Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) recently hosted a successful Biosecurity Training & Information Session at the Mendana Hotel in Honiara. The session, held in collaboration with the Solomon Islands Chamber of Commerce (SICCI)…
Technical officers from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) contracted for the Sustainable Energy from Biogas for Solomon Islands (SENBIOSIS) project are currently in the country to consult with project stakeholders. Funded by the Ministry of Environment and Energy Security…
Monday 15 December, Honiara – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank Funded Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is empowering young professionals with practical exposure in the agricultural sector. By empowering and training Young…
Monday 10 December, Honiara – In Ngoragora village near Kirakira, villagers are at full swing implementing their agribusiness project that will ease economic burdens and immensely benefit the community in the not-too-distant future. Working under the Central Bauro Cocoa Farmers Association,…
Thursday 11 December, Honiara – Members of the Vaimatesa Savings and Producer Group in Nukukaisi, West Bauro, Makira/Ulawa Province are reaping the reward of investing in their cocoa farms. With funding support from the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) yesterday handed over a brand-new Hilux vehicle to the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) project. The vehicle, which cost over SBD300,000, was handed over by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock,…
The Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project is making steady progress in strengthening Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) in Guadalcanal Province. The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) through the World Bank funded SIART project aims to increase agricultural production,…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon. Franklyn Derek Wasi, has signed a significant land lease agreement with the Premier of Makira-Ulawa Provincial Government (MUPG), Hon. Stanley Siapu, paving the way for a major agricultural development initiative at Okea, North…
BY JOY OFASIA The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has taken a major step to modernize farming in the Solomon Islands by launching its new Corporate Plan 2025–2028 and establishing the Agriculture National Advisory Council (ANAC). The launch took…
BY JOY OFASIA The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock made history yesterday when it launched the country’s first-ever Agriculture National Advisory Council (ANAC) during the World Food Day celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel. Speaking at the event, Ministry of…
BY JOY OFASIA Today, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) held a official celebration at the Heritage Park Hotel in Honiara to mark World Food Day 2025. The event focused on this year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better…
BY LIONEL TAORAO – ISLES MEDIA FREELANCHER Copra and Cocoa farmers on Ulawa Island in the Makira/Ulawa province are finding it increasingly difficult to transport their produce to Honiara due to worsening infrastructure. Farmers say deteriorating road conditions and the…