Solomon Islands has become one of the highest rice consuming country in the region, with its current rice consumption standing at 100 kilograms of rice per person.
A Rice Consumption and Production assessment from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock reports, this clearly states – rice is currently one of the major staple diets for most Solomon Islanders.
It says since the consumers’ demand for rice continues to increase steadily, the Solomon Islands Government is obliged to support the development and production of the crop nationally for food security as well and for export substitution.
