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Commodities
CEMA expands reach nationwide
The Commodities Export Marketing Authority (CEMA) trading as Solomon Commodities has officially opened four Buying Centers in Malaita, Makira, Choiseul, and Honiara provinces, marking a major milestone in its revitalization strategy to strengthen market access for rural farmers and improve…
26 May 2025
Cocoa
Australia’s support for cocoa sector continues to grow
A new partnership between Australia and JCS Enterprise will expand cocoa sourcing and market access for farmers in Northeast Guadalcanal. Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency Rod Hilton, welcomed the collaboration with JCS Enterprise.
22 May 2025
Rural Development
MAL and UNDP reaffirm commitment to Agricultural revitalization and national development
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) this week hosted its first Planning Conference since the COVID-19 pandemic. The conference is a milestone event that brought together senior officials, provincial representatives, officials from the Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and United…
20 May 2025
Empowering cocoa and coconut entrepreneurs: MAL Minister presents funds to first 57 CCRF recipients
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has officially honoured the first recipients of the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), acknowledging their vital contributions to strengthening the nation’s cocoa and coconut industries. In a ceremony held on Friday, 2 May, MAL Minister Hon.
5 May 2025
$2,261,000.00 COCOA/COCONUT REVOLVING FUND ANNOUNCED FOR FIRST 57 RECIPIENTS
Following an exhaustive scrutiny of all the 636 applications received under the Cocoa and Coconut Revolving Fund (CCRF), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is pleased to announce the successful 57 applicants that have satisfactorily met all requirements.
22 Apr 2025
MAL ROLLS OUT SUPPORT TO AGRI-BUSINESS PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS (ABPOs) THROUGH SIART PROJECT
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock has successfully distributed a total of $304,234.00 in cash grants to 28 Agri-Business Producer Organizations (ABPOs) across the provinces of Guadalcanal, Malaita, and Makira.
8 Mar 2025
Solomon Islands Calls for Urgent Financial and Technical Aid to Tackle Desertification Challenges
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Financing and technical challenges remain a major constraint for Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including the Solomon Islands, in fulfilling their obligations under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
3 Dec 2024
Asia-Pacific Region Reaffirms Commitment to UNCCD-COP16 at Preliminary Meetings
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The preliminary meetings for the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded yesterday, with the Asia-Pacific region reaffirming its commitment to tackling desertification, drought, and…
2 Dec 2024
Environment
Solomon Islands Attends UNCCD-COP16
By Sharon Nanau in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia The Solomon Islands delegation is gearing up for the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD-COP16), set to officially begin on December 2, 2024. Led by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Hon.
1 Dec 2024
China - Solomon Islands Relations
MARA top officials visit SAPE farm, discuss potential areas of collaboration
Senior supervisory officials from the Administration and Management Institute (AMI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) of the People’s Republic of China on October 6, 2024, visited SAPE farm in North Guadalcanal.
15 Oct 2024
MAL Minister thanks New Zealand for $100K funding support.
Solomon Islands Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Honorable Franklyn Derek Wasi, has thanked the Government and people of New Zealand for their generous funding support towards the country’s cocoa sector.
15 Oct 2024
Rural Development
Agribusiness Producers in Malaita Province hailed
A joint mission team from the World Bank and the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) have commended Agribusiness Producers Organizations (ABPOs) approved under the Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) grants in Malaita.
2 Oct 2024
Commodities
Cocoa sector getting sweeter in Solomon Islands
Australia continues to invest in the Solomon Islands cocoa sector. This investment has been boosted by Australia’s support for Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands (KPSI) to launch a new locally produced drinking chocolate.
1 Oct 2024
Commodities
Minister Wasi says there is huge potential for coconut and cocoa
The Minister for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Franklyn Derek Wasi said coconut and cocoa has the huge potential to become the country’s major driver of our economy. Hon.
20 Sept 2024
Solomon Islands
MAL secures USD$19.8m funding from IFAD to support rural farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) has secured and is anticipating to receive soon funding support of USD$19.8 million from the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD).
19 Sept 2024
NATI in Fote Redevelopment Plan Progressing
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is re-engaging with the Fote community and landowning groups, for the redevelopment of the once renown National Agriculture Training Institute (NATI) at Fote, West Kwaraáe in Malaita province.
12 Sept 2024
New Zealand
New Zealand championing the fight against the spread of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle in the Solomon Islands
The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) is an enemy of agriculture in Solomon Islands and other parts of Melanesia. It destroys palm plantations and livelihoods.
9 Sept 2024
SICCI
Agriculture sector needs more support
The recent Australia Solomon Islands Business Forum held in Honiara has highlighted that agriculture sector remains the country’s top sector that is yet to realize its potential and contribution to the national economy. This finding is supported by reports from SINPF and CBSI.
6 Sept 2024
Education
MAL & SINU Celebrating the Journey of Future Agricultural Leaders
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL), in partnership with the Solomon Islands National University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Fisheries (SINU FAFF), celebrated a significant milestone as they bid farewell to five recent graduates on Friday, August 30th 2024 These students, each holding…
5 Sept 2024
MAL Alerts Bee Farmers of Varroa Mite Infestation
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) is alerting Bee farmers to be vigilant against a widespread incursion of the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor), a serious threat to honey bee colonies globally now confirm detected in Honiara.
5 Sept 2024