Fisheries and Bio-Security

Seed policy consultation underway in Port Vila

The seed policy will help the Agriculture sector in Vanuatu to ensure that farmers have access to affordable quality seeds and planting materials of the most suitable crop varieties is essential for improving food security and nutrition as well as the livelihoods of farming communities.

 In many countries, there is a lack of adequate seed policies – i.e. principles that guide government action and define the roles of stakeholders.