Farmers divided over domestic consumption, export potentials
Former Agriculture minister, Kiriau Turepu, sparked debate recently by suggesting that exporting produce should not be a priority for Cook Islands growers.
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Former Agriculture minister, Kiriau Turepu, sparked debate recently by suggesting that exporting produce should not be a priority for Cook Islands growers.
Breadfruit is a climate-resilient crop well suited to addressing the challenges of food security, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and climate adaptation in the Pacific.
Over 70 international participants from 14 Pacific Island countries, including leaders, grassroots organisations, governments, regional entities, and farmers from Rarotonga and the Pa Enua, gathered at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga yesterday to kick off the Grassroots Partnerships for Pacific Solutions event.
Rarotonga will be hosting a regional farmers summit next week focusing on critical topics such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, innovative solutions, and community-led initiatives.