livestock

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.

The appeal comes at a time when some members of the community decided to break-in at the centre steal breeding stocks for consumption.

“The devastating impact of Cyclone Pam on the livestock sector throughout the country saw the department initiate the establishment of six provincial livestock breeding centres, purposely to restock livestocks throughout the communities and eventually address food security needs.