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Smallholders adapting (Cook Islands)
31/08/2021

In response to movement restrictions due to COVID-19 that limited sales of fresh produce, a farmer decided to offer a new service to buyers by selling a basket of different types of food at a fixed price and delivering them direct to households.

Protected cropping system (Fiji)
31/08/2021

Vegetable production in the Pacific Islands does not match local demand in terms of consistency in volumes and quality. Greenhouses provide controlled environmental conditions to support year-round production. A greenhouse development package supports sustainable income-generation for local farmers.

SISSTEM-Sustainable Island Solutions through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Aruba)
31/08/2021

The absence of local higher education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has led to a brain drain in Aruba. SISSTEM aims to educate local and regional youth in STEM with the necessary technical skills to contribute to innovative sustainable development.

Pacific Online Organic Policy Tool Kit
31/08/2021

The Pacific Online Organic Policy Tool Kit is the first of its kind in the world. It aids in the development of policies to support organic farming despite the fragile Pacific environment ecosystem.

Agriculture, content and tools (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands)
31/08/2021

Through a collective effort involving various stakeholders from Fiji’s agriculture industry, a platform for agriculture value chain stakeholders has been developed to connect the various actors and access information. It also offers a place to find simple digital tools for improved farm management.

Taro breeding (Fiji)
31/08/2021

New taro varieties were developed to be resistant to leaf blight, appetizing, of good quality and climate ready.