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MAL/SIART Project Hands Over Agricultural Equipment Worth Over SBD 200,000 to Strengthen ABPO Operations and Productivity The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), through its Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project, has successfully handed over 30 generators to Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira/Ulawa, and Guadalcanal. A formal handover ceremony was held on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, at the SIART... READ MORE Solomon Islands and China Launch Agritech Workshop to Boost Agricultural Innovation and Cooperation Honiara, 2 July 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially launched the China–Solomon Islands Agritech Workshop, a landmark event jointly organized with the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) under the Solomon Islands–China Agricultural Cooperation Framework. Held at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara, the workshop... READ MORE Solomon Islands Commits to Protect Plants from Pests in Asia Pacific Rome, Italy (1 July 2025) – As plant pests continue to haunt farmers and hamper food production, Solomon Islands is committed to protect plants and take actions to prevent the spread of plant pests. International legal instruments, such as Plant Protection Agreement for the Asia and Pacific Region (APPPC) is... READ MORE Solomon Islands Boosts Maritime Safety with Enhanced Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for people of Temotu Province Small craft operators and travellers in Temotu province are set to significantly enhance the safety of their inter-island maritime travel with the installation of the Flag Early Warning System (FEWS) for small crafts in Lata last week. This vital initiative, supported by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) and Climate Risks... READ MORE Kiwa Empower Project Officially Launched The Kiwa Initiative launched its EMPOWER project with support from Australia and other donors in Solomon Islands on 24 June. The Kiwa EMPOWER project will restore ecosystems and improve the health of waterways to increase climate resilience in two remote communities: Sikaiana in Malaita Province and Nifiloli in Temotu Province. Kiwa... READ MORE Additional Support to Tina River Hydro Project Australia is listening and responding to Solomon Islands priorities – investing in infrastructure, local business and job creation – growing economic opportunities for the people of Solomon Islands. Australia’s Minister for Pacific Island Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, alongside Minister of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, the Hon Derrick... READ MORE MAL/SIART Project Successful Held Capacity Building Workshop to Advance Development of Agricultural Commodity Manuals The Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Project successfully held a four-day Capacity Building Workshop from June 17th to 20th at the Livestock Conference Room in Honiara. The workshop convened technical officers and experts from various departments of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), with a shared goal... READ MORE Urgent Call for Multidisciplinary Action to Transform Solomon Islands’ Domestic Agrifood Systems A bold and urgent call for multidisciplinary collaboration has set the tone for decisive collective action to transform the Solomon Islands’ domestic agrifood system. Supervising Permanent Secretary (PS) and Deputy Secretary – Corporate (DSC), Mrs. Elda Leah Wate of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), delivered the call while... READ MORE BSI Penalises Illegal Honey Importer with SBD $25,000 Fine Reminded Importers that Unauthorised Importation of Restricted Animal or Plant Products is Illegal, Regulated Products Requires Import Permit. Biosecurity Solomon Islands (BSI) has imposed an SBD $25,000 non-compliance penalty on a company that unlawfully imported 23 bottles of honey (500g each) and 17 boxes of salted eggs from China, breaching... READ MORE Minister Wasi Highlights Science and Technology as Cornerstones for Agriculture Transformation The Honourable Franklyn Derek Wasi, Minister for Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has delivered a keynote address at the International Tropical Agricultural Science & Technology Industry Cooperation and Exchange Agenda, held in Haikou, Hainan Province, People’s Republic of China (PRC) on Wednesday 11th June, 2025. Representing the Solomon Islands Government and... READ MORE Communities Urged to Engage in Consultations on Proposed Mining Law Community leaders and civil society organisations are urging citizens across Solomon Islands to participate in public consultations on the Mineral Resources Bill 2025, which is currently before Parliament. The Bill proposes to replace the existing Mines and Minerals Act and could significantly reshape how mining operations are approved, monitored,... READ MORE MAL SIART Project Hand Over Agricultural Equipment Worth more than SBD 827K to Boost Productivity The Solomon Islands Rural Transformation (SIART) project, of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), has successfully handover vital agricultural equipment to several Agribusiness Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Malaita, Makira, and Guadalcanal. In a dedicated handover ceremony on Wednesday 11th June 2025 at the SIART project Office,... READ MORE National Trade Fair Preparations in Full Swing The National Trade Fair Committee is pleased to announce that preparations for the 2025 Annual National Trade Fair are in full swing, under the theme: “Trade for Transformation – Rebuilding our Happy Isles”. This year’s event is scheduled to take place from 30th June to 7th July 2025 at... READ MORE The Ofu and Bitaama Conservation of Biodiversity Project that Motivates North Malaita North Malaita, Solomon Islands – May 2025 — In the heart of North Malaita, the community of Ofu in the Bita’ama region are setting a powerful example for Solomon Islands, the Pacific region and the world on biodiversity conservation through the successful implementation of a community-led project: the Bita’ama... READ MORE Australia Awards Alumni Ocean Guardian: Henry Kaniki As the world marks World Ocean Day 2025, Australia Awards alumnus Henry Kaniki is making waves in marine conservation across Solomon Islands, turning academic expertise and community passion into real-world impact. From protecting endangered turtles to empowering coastal communities, his work is helping ensure the ocean continues to sustain Solomon... READ MORE Plastic Pollution Affects Us All, Says Karl Kuper BY JOY OFASIA Plastic pollution is not just a problem for the environment — it’s a growing danger to people’s health, food, and future. That was the message shared by the Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment Karl Kuper during a special event at the Multipurpose Futsal Hall... READ MORE New Fund Lifts Copra Trade Spirits on Ugi Island BY CHRIS ALEX A new government initiative is bringing hope and progress to copra and cocoa traders on Ugi Island. Thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock’s (MAL) Revolving Fund, local traders are seeing real improvements in their daily work. Jerry Wala, a longtime copra buying agent on the island,... READ MORE Capacity Building on Display Plants Maintenance Forestry officers including grounds men at the National Herbarium and Botanical Garden (NHBG) have received capacity building training on display plants maintenance through Japanese International Corporation Agency’s (JICA) assistance. Training was facilitated by JICA’s Volunteer at the National Herbarium and Botanical Garden, Mayumi Nishiki who is an expert instructor on... READ MORE Our Dried Specimens Are Back More than twenty-five thousand (25,000) dried plant specimens’ – flora and fauna belonging to Solomon Islands have safely returned after decades of safe keeping at the South Pacific Regional Herbarium (SPRH), Institute of Applied Sciences (IAS), at the University of the South Pacific (USP), Lower Campus, Laucala, Fiji. Relocated to... READ MORE Pacific Regional Premium Event for Agriculture and Forestry Coming to Solomon Islands in 2027 The 5th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry will be hosted by Solomon Islands in 2027. This was decided by the Pacific Ministers for agriculture and forestry at the final day of the 4th Pacific Week of Agriculture and Forestry held in Tonga, last week. Solomon Islands Minister for Agriculture and... READ MORE

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