The Pacific Island Farmers online library of publications from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Timor Leste.
Through the partnership between the Government of Kiribati, the Government of Australia
(DFAT), the International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD), Live & Learn (L&L), The Pacific Community (SPC), Change for Getting Things Started (C4GTS) and the Hawaii Farm to School Network (HF2SN) the inaugural Pacific Atoll Food Summit (PAFS) took place from 13 to 16 October in Tarawa, Kiribati.
A new global report, “Feeding the World in a Changing Climate”, has revealed that US$443 billion a year is needed to help small-scale family farmers adapt to the growing impacts of climate change. The analysis, conducted by Climate Focus for Family Farmers for Climate Action (FFCA), underscores that current finance flows to smallholders amount to just 0.36% of what is required.
This manual is intended to assist our farmers and nursery owners on how to grow high quality vegetable seedlings and also how to run a vegetable seedling nursery as a business. Through some of the tips in this manual it is expected that nurseries will be better equipped to handle natural disasters so that farmers can have a quick and ready access to seedlings to rehabilitate after a natural disaster. It is also hoped that our farmers and nursery owners with greater knowledge and skills will increase their income by producing more quality vegetables.
2024 has been a year of growth and discovery for the FORI Pacific Breadfruit Project! A huge congratulations to our incredible farmer organization members who
Overview Climate Resilient Farming in Pacific Islands is about strengthening inclusive climate and disaster resilience for Pacific farmers. The framework is being supported by the Australian
PIRAS is helping farmers get back on their feet and increase their income through crop diversification, engagement in food processing and expanded access to new markets. This brochure highlights the stories of some of the rural people supported by PIRAS.
This manual is intended to assist our farmers and nursery owners on how to grow high quality vegetable seedlings and also how to run a vegetable seedling nursery as a business. Through some of the tips in this manual it is expected that nurseries will be better equipped to handle natural disasters so that farmers can have a quick and ready access to seedlings to rehabilitate after a natural disaster. It is also hoped that our farmers and nursery owners with greater knowledge and skills will increase their income by producing more quality vegetables.
[Click Here] Outcomes Report – Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions Executive Summary The week of ‘Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions’ was convened in Rarotonga, Cook
Since 2013, the Pacific Farmer Organisations’ initiative has increased its membership from 13 farmer
organisations in 2013 to 30 farmer organisations in 2022. The initiative has also seen an increase in
geographic spread from 6 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) in 2013 to 12 PICTs in 2022.
Finally, the initiative has been able to mobilise investment for farmer organisations from an annual budget of
USD 170,000 in 2013 to USD 1,700,000 in 2022. PIFON exemplifies regional collaboration between grass
roots organisations. The partnership model also demonstrates how farmers working together can create a
powerful movement that attracts investment from the public sector.
This guide for farmers and their trainers is comprised of a series (8) of training modules that introduce and describe cropping practices which, if adopted,
The El Niño – Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has been influencing climate in Fiji and other Pacific Islands for centuries, and to this day remains a
A sustainable cropping practice is one that yields sufficient production, at a sufficiently lower cost, so that a reasonable income for the farming household is
A sustainable cropping system is one that yields sufficient production, at a low enough cost, to provide a worthwhile income for the farming household now
Vetiver grass is drought tolerant and now has an international reputation for conserving soil through the trapping of sediment and preserving moisture. As such it
The contents of this module address the critical issue of supplying high quality open-pollinated fruit and vegetable seedlings to farmers in Fiji and the Pacific
Module 5 (Seeds and Seedling for Sustainable Fruit and Vegetable Production), discussed why having healthy planting material is an essential first step in sustainable climate
Coconuts (the ‘tree of life’) have been a very important food crop for centuries in Pacific Islands, well before coconut plantations were first established in
The previous seven modules have described the expected impacts of climate change on farming in the Pacific Islands with a focus on Fiji. The need
PARDI 2 Agritourism Support Programme – Case studies – 2021-22 The PARDI 2 piloted a capacity-building program at the enterprise level in Fiji and Vanuatu
[ARTICLE] SPC Women in Fisheries Bulletin_Valuing critical roles and contributions of women fishers_2020 This article describes the first attempt to quantify the economic role of
[ARTICLE] SPC Women in Fisheries Bulletin_Women and the business of aquaculture_Sep 2021 This article describes the challenges and opportunities present for women tilapia farmers in
[Policy Brief] Fresh Produce potential – 2019 Pacific Island tourism operators and farmers can promote locally sourced food and other agricultural produce as an integral
[POLICY BRIEF] Suitcase export tourism policy brief – 2019 In this policy brief, PARDI 2 explores the potential for direct selling high-value farm products to
[REPORT] Agritourism Talanoa Workshop Report (Feb 2019) This is a summary report of the first-ever agritourism experiences workshop by PARDI2, attended by representatives of the
A guide to help Pacific farmers organisations ‘build’ and ‘promote’ their case to influence policy. We would like to recognise the policy work already done
USP Undergraduate Group Project_Social Media marketing of tilapia July 2021 PARDI 2 supervised three final-year students as a component of the Marine Management Program USP
The Tilapia Compendium 2022 A Compendium for Tilapia Aquaculture businesses in Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga. Read the full compendium here: The Tilapia Compendium 2022.
Adopting and adapting principles of PGS An internal report of the outcome of the surveys carried out during 2019, to further understand the methodology for
PPT presentation – Participatory Guarantee Systems An internal report of the outcome of the surveys carried out during 2019, to further understand the methodology for
Honey Branding, Marketing and Packaging 2021 This presentation was carried out in 2021, as a series of agribusiness webinars for the Fiji Beekeepers Association, particularly
[REPORT] Tilapia Farmers Have Their Say (2020) This report highlights the discussions carried out at the Tilapia Farmers Have Their Say event in Nadi in
Breadfruit manual_27 May 2022 A Manual for Growing and Marketing Breadfruit prepared by Andrew McGregor, Kaitu Erasito, Kyle Stice and Livai Tora. Read the full
Breadfruit compendium This Breadfruit compendium comprises 6 modules and a reference list. Module 1: Before You Start Module 2: Establishing a Breadfruit Agroforestry Orchard Module
PPT presentation Digitisation of the local kava industry July 2020 This is the PowerPoint presentation of the work that was done on the digitalisation of
PPT presentation_Honey webinar – Labelling (Sep 2021) This presentation highlights the importance of your presentation, it helps market & promote your product. Labels are a
PPT presentation FBA Honey consumer results_Apr 2021 This presentation was first presented to the Fiji Beekeepers Association, Symposium in April 2021 with an audience of
The GIFT that keeps on giving? A genetic audit of the Fijian Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia (GIFT) broodstock nucleus 20 years after introduction This journal
[REPORT] Productif Turism Blong Yumi Initiative Progress Report: February – September 2021 This is a condensed eight months report on the progress and outcomes of
Sustainable development at the policy-practice nexus: insights from south West Bay, Malakula Island, Vanuatu The attainment of sustainable development in many contexts remains challenging. In
Santalum yasi (sandalwood) Participatory Value Chain in Fiji: 1984-present (Oct 2019) A longitudinal assessment of the sandalwood value chain in Fiji, which identifies the roles
Bamboo Agribusiness Compendium (Oct 2021) Lex Thomson, Mark Borg and Soko Sukulu Comprising six modules, this Bamboo Agribusiness Compendium draws on the insights of bamboo
PPT presentation_Honey webinar – Jul 2021 This presentation was carried out in 2021, as a series of agribusiness webinars for the Fiji Beekeepers Association, particularly
[REPORT] Vanuatu Agritourism Business Support week (19-23 Apr 2021) This report provides an overview of the first ever Agritourism Business Support Week for Vanuatu, held
Agritourism start-up guide FINAL Dec 2021 The objective of the Agritourism Start-Up Guide is for anyone interested in and /or thinking about starting up an
[REPORT] Agritourism Talanoa 2 Workshop report_Fiji (Oct 2020) This report provides a summary of the activities, topics of discussion and outcomes of the second Agritourism
Checklist Fiji Agritourism Experiences (2021) This Checklist aims to assist farmers and agribusiness owners interested in agritourism experiences to; understand, familiarise and make self-assessments on
Vanuatu Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2021-2025 (Feb 2021) The VSTS is Vanuatu’s response to COVID19’s impacts on its tourism industry. Their work is guided by four
Value Chain Analysis of Honey Production in Fiji This value chain analysis for honey production in Fiji aims to assist in the formulation of plans
This paper provides a prognosis for the production of and demand for sandalwood in 2040 for major sandalwood producer regions and markets to inform prospective
Research into oil yield and composition of young Santalum yasi recommends further study of heartwood and oil development, as well as development of an international
A strategy based on recurrent selection and breeding for key traits is recommended to provide a safeguard against the further loss of diversity and promote
This report highlights a SWOT analysis of agritourism experiences in Fiji, Tonga and Vanuatu. Read the full report here: [REPORT]Agritourism Experiences: A Situation Analysis (Jun
This paper explores the viability of commercial production of yasi sandalwood in Fiji. It provides recommendations to improve the functioning of the yasi value chain
A synthesis of factors that underpin the success and survival of agribusinesses in the Pacific. Read the report here: REPORT-Learning from survivors: A synthesis of
A systematic framework that can support a better understanding and evaluation of the expected and actual income and livelihood benefits of agribusiness research interventions across
A guidance note for using the agribusiness assessment tool This guidance note addresses different questions comprising: 1. What is agribusiness? 2. Why do we need
A decision support tool to assess the suitability of agribusinesses, commodities and value chains in the agricultural sector for public policy and research interventions. The
This leaflet summarises the options for registering different types of farmer groups in Vanuatu. It aims to help farmers decide which option is the most
This leaflet summarises the options for registering different types of farmer groups in Samoa. It aims to help farmers decide which option is the
This leaflet summarises the options for registering different types of farmer groups in Fiji. It aims to help farmers decide which option is the most
Since the last publication of this Manual in 2005, progress has been seen with the move from wild-harvesting to orchard-style commercial breadfruit production, and the
There are 9 countries participating in FO4ACP in the Pacific and a total of 18 national FOs directly engaged in implementation (additional local FOs are
This Manifesto on Forgotten Foods is the result of a broad and intensive consultation process carried out in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.
A report by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research highlighting strategies using floriculture to improve livelihoods in indigenous Australian and Pacific Island Communities. DOWNLOAD
This study attempts to look at the value chain of dried fruits in Fiji with particular emphasis on the market overview in order to identify
In 2016, Samoa recorded a high rate of adult obesity at almost 46%. A food data analysis collected in 2018 in the Samoa Household Income
Best identified as a massive archipelago comprising countries with many islands, the Pacific region is unique. Masses of water separate the countries, and within themselves,
The actual incidence of COVID-19 infections in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) has been minimal, outside some of the French and US Territories. However, overall, the
In 2018, a review of the coconut industry highlighted the balance of trade in edible oils for domestic use imposed an enormous strain on the
Whilst the current COVID-19 situation remains dire, there are major opportunities within the agricultural sector to boost the Pacific economy. The industry is directly responsible
The Updated Version of the Agricultural Value Chain Guide For The Pacific Islands features lessons learnt, successful case studies and new approaches and tools including Optimising
The “ Review of the Tutu Rural Training Centre Courses” is a follow-up and update of the 2011 FAO Report: The Tutu Rural Training Centre:
Breadfruit is widely grown in the Pacific islands where it is often an integral part of traditional agroforestry systems. For more than a decade Fiji,
The Australian Centre for Field Robotics (ACFR) at the University of Sydney received funding from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s (DFAT)
Dr.Tusi Avegalio, traditional leader and business professor leader of two national award winning centers at the University of Hawaii, recently in May (2019) presented the
Produced by Farm Support Association (Vanuatu), this training manual is a great introductory to Vetiver Grass in support of fieldworkers and/or farmers who are faced with
PIFON’s Strategic Plan for 2017-2020 File Size: 12000 kb DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION
The Coconut Industry Development Project’s (CIDP) Coconut Value Chain Market Study that reports on non-traditional coconut products such as virgin coconut oil (VCO), coconut water,
This book seeks to help Pacific market vendors increase their profit and reduce losses through simple and low-cost value-adding ideas that provide an alternative use
How To Do Notes are prepared by the IFAD’s Policy and Technical Advisory Division and aim to provide practical suggestions and guidelines for country programme
How To notes provide tools for good practice design based on best practices collected at the field level. They guide teams on how to implement
A short publication produced by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) on how to influence policy with research. File Size: 91 kb VIEW & DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION
This is a trip report on the Pacific Open Pollinated Seed Learning Exchange that took place in Brisbane, Australia on Oct 25 – 29, 2016.
Presentations made at the Pacific Breadfruit Roundtable held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on Sep 15 – 16, 2016. Technical Session 4: Breadfruit processing File Size: 22164 kb VIEW
Presentations made at the Pacific Breadfruit Roundtable held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on Sep 15 – 16, 2016. Technical Session 1: Breadfruit varieties and propagation File
Presentations made at the Pacific Breadfruit Roundtable held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on Sep 15 – 16, 2016. Technical Session 2: Breadfruit production systems File Size: 11822 kb
Presentations made at the Pacific Breadfruit Roundtable held in Nuku’alofa, Tonga on Sep 15 – 16, 2016. Technical Session 3: Fresh exports of breadfruit File Size:
Global Open Data for Agricultre and Nutrition (GODAN) Open data is the next revolution. Humanity will be able to build on the gains made from
A Trinidad and Tobago publication on how to grow breadfruit File Size: 3000 kb VIEW & DOWNLOAD PUBLICATION
“….Being able to collate rich spatially-defined/geo-referenced local knowledge and represent it in the form of 3-dimensional maps offers unique opportunities for local communities to plan