COVID-19 Implications on Food Security & Nutrition Discussed
A workshop that brought together relevant stakeholders across the food system in the Solomon Islands for an open dialogue and exchange of ideas on the impacts of COVID-19 was held recently at the Iron Bottom Sound Hotel in Honiara. It…
Mangrove Ecosystem Threatened in West Kwaio
BY LESLEY FOINAGWA MANGROVE ecosystems in the West Kwaio region in Malaita Province are increasingly under threat from increased logging activities. West Kwaio coastal areas in the Solomon Islands, where agriculture and fisheries are widely practiced at subsistence levels, unsustainable…
Agriculture Officers Participates in Roviana Festival Activities
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), Western Province Extension Office have participated in the province’s second appointed day celebration and the Roviana Lagoon Festival activities, last week. Chief Field Officer of MAL, Western Province Extension office, Sipuru Rove said…
Agriculture Ministry Delivers Commitment Despite Budget Cut
THE Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock continue to deliver its mandatory services to farmers throughout the country despite reduction on its development budget due to Covid-19 pressures. MAL Minister, Hon. Senley Filualea told Parliament while contributing to the sine-die motion…
Kava Demonstration Training Enlighten Vella La Vella Farmers
A Kava training for farmers in the Northern part of Vella La Vella Island in the Western Province was deemed successful. Farmers from three selected villages including Iriqila, Karaka and Valapata undertook the demonstration training from 17th-25th November 2020, facilitated…