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Jun
30
Pacific Farmers Have Their Say: Boost Food Security, Support Cottage Industries
June 2020 Sant Kumar Calls On Authorities For More Value-Adding Initiatives Fresh fruits and fruit juice at the Nadi Market The coronavirus pandemic is threatening food security and nutrition. Without large-scale coordinated action, Sant Kumar says the disruption to food systems may pose serious health and nutrition implications. “There needs to be a national coordination […]
Jun
23
Pacific Farmers Have Their Say: Invest In Demonstration Farms
June 2020 Farmer Organisations Will Play An Influential Role In Agriculture A site plan of MORDI Tonga Trust indicating the various demonstration plots As the global lockdown extends to its 6thmonth, the demand for nutritious food is rising. Jim Pierce, the coordinator of Pacific Organic and Ethical Trade Community (POETcom) says farmer organisations are expected […]