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Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)

𝐈𝐏𝐃𝐌 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝

THE Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) through its Sustainable Economical Agricultural Solution (SEAS) Project has successfully completed a two-day Cocoa Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPDM) and Post Harvesting Training for existing and newly interested Cocoa Farmers in West…

16 Sept 2026

Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock
Solomon Islands Calls for Innovative Financing for Land Restoration and Drought Resilience at UNCCD COP17
Solomon Islands calls for stronger, more accessible, and predictable financing to support land restoration, sustainable agriculture, and drought resilience at the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD COP17) in Ulaanbaatar…
25 Aug 2026
Faifatala’a kava farmers poised to unlock major economic opportunity
The significant economic potential of kava farming in Faifatala’a in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province was highlighted during a meeting between the Productive Sector of the Prime Minister’s Office Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit [PIMEU], the Ministry of Commerce, Industry,…
13 Aug 2026
Minister Wasi Announces Historic Deployment of 50 Agricultural Officers to All Constituencies
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) will deploy agricultural officers to all 50 constituencies, marking a historic first in Solomon Islands’ history and demonstrating the GREAT Coalition Government’s commitment to bringing agricultural services closer to rural communities.
6 Aug 2026
Australia–SINU Research Partnership advancing local feed solutions for food security in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands National University (SINU) and CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, have held a successful joint symposium at SINU’s Ranadi Campus—marking an important milestone in an Australia–SINU research partnership focused on strengthening food security and livelihoods.
14 Jul 2026
Disaster Preparedness and Response
MALD Receives Agricultural Tools from MFAT to Support Cyclone Maila Recovery
By Andrianah Kole The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) yesterday received a donation of agricultural tools from the New Zealand High Commission to support ongoing recovery efforts for communities affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila.
4 Jul 2026
MALD Meet with JAAS Rice Experts to Advance Solomon Islands Rice Development Agenda
Rice experts from the Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (JAAS) have commenced a two-month technical mission in Solomon Islands, meeting today with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s rice industry…
4 Jun 2026
Launch of SATREPS Project: Implementation of a Comprehensive Sweet Potato Seedling Management System for National Food Security
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) last week welcomed Japanese researchers and partner institutions to Honiara, marking the official commencement of project activities under the SATREPS project titled “Implementation of a Comprehensive Sweet Potato Seedling Management…
25 May 2026
Livestock Outreach Program Boosts Farmer Capacity on Ugi Island
A week-long livestock awareness and veterinary outreach program has successfully strengthened farming knowledge and animal health practices across six communities on Ugi Island.
21 May 2026
World Bee Day 2026: Solomon Islands Champions Beekeeping for People and Planet
Solomon Islands joins the global call to recognize the vital role of bees and other pollinators in sustaining people, livelihoods and the environment in commemoration of World Bee Day which falls today May 20th 2026.
20 May 2026
SIART’s ‘Market Linkage Workshop’ for Malaita farmers
Monday 18 May, Honiara – A week-long Market Linkage Workshop is currently underway for local farmers in Malaita Province hosted by the Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project.
19 May 2026
Disaster
Initial MALD Assessment confirms widespread Agricultural Damage in areas heavily impacted by Tropical Cyclone Maila in Western Province
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) initial assessment of areas affected by Tropical Cyclone Maila in Western Province, confirmed extensive and widespread damage to agricultural livelihoods across coastal communities.
23 Apr 2026
SIART foster development for pig farmers in Kakara
Local piggery farmers from Kakara in West Kwara’ae, Malaita Province are looking to transform their livelihoods and communities by working together to transition from subsistence farming into structured, commercial agribusiness.
13 Apr 2026
Clarification on government support to SAPE Farm
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MAL) wishes to clarify recent media reports and public speculation claiming that the Government has provided SBD 20 million dollars in support to SAPE Farm. This figure is incorrect and misleading.
18 Mar 2026
Prosperity Farm Supplies successfully submits Financial Acquittal Report for 2025 MALD Grant
Prosperity Farm Supplies Co Ltd has successfully submitted its Financial Acquittal and Grant Utilization Report for the 2025 agricultural support funding received from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD).
17 Mar 2026
MALD launches into driving Agricultural Transformation with Digital Innovation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (MALD) has officially commenced the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase of its ground breaking Digital Farmer Registry (DFR).
13 Mar 2026
Education
SINU students complete work attachment with ADRA SI
Three final-year Bachelor of Agriculture students from the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) have successfully completed their one-month work attachment with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Solomon Islands.
10 Mar 2026
MALD Minister launches AIM-N Project in Western Province to strengthen agriculture, nutrition and rural livelihoods
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has officially launched the Agriculture Investment for Markets and Nutrition (AIM-N) Project in Gizo, marking a significant step toward strengthening agriculture, improving nutrition, and increasing rural incomes in Western Province.
9 Mar 2026
SIART equips YPs to support local farmers, agribusinesses
Junior Agriculture Extension Officers serving in Makira/Ulawa Province as Young Professionals (YPs) for the Solomon Islands Agriculture Rural Transformation (SIART) Project are now equipped with relevant knowledge to support local farmers in their respective rural communities to manage their…
5 Mar 2026
Women benefitting from SIART supported cocoa agribusiness in north Malaita
The Alisuri Sustainable Livelihood Association in Marokafo village, an inland community in the northern region of Malaita Province, is helping women in the community save money to support their families.
2 Mar 2026