In the Pacific, coconut is king.
It charms visitors to our shores, as well as commands the respect of Pacific Islanders that depend on it for their livelihood.
Known regionally as the ‘tree of life’, every part is used, from its tallest frond down to its rooted trunk – from the sweet,…
Building a better future for Pacific lands: SPC Soil Scientist Dr. Ellen Iramu
Building a better future for Pacific lands: SPC Soil Scientist Dr. Ellen Iramu
Responding to Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) incursion in Vanuatu
The recent incursion of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) into Vanuatu involved a rapid response from SPC Land Resources Division to support local biosecurity efforts to manage and contain the spread of this pest. The CRB incursion happened in the…
New plant health laboratory launched to boost Pacific food security
Armyworm infestation breaches the Pacific
The recent spread of Spodoptera frugiperda, or Fall Armyworm (FAW), in Papua New Guinea’s Western Province is causing concern in the Pacific region.
Fall armyworm is a pest that preys on food crops such as maize (corn), sweet potato, vegetables,…