Ministry of Agriculture

Vanuatu farmer ventures into sugarcane farming

The plantings were donated by another sugarcane farmer, Job Charlie, through the Ministry of Agriculture.

 Simbolo said, “This is the first time that I will be investing in sugarcane farming as a potential source of income for my families.”

“I have harvested one hectare of manioc plot and I will be planting sugarcane instead of replanting manioc.”

Simobolo and Charlie are both members of the Efate Sugarcane Farmers’ Association that was recently established on Efate.

Five staff of PMU receive Letters of Appointment with Vanuatu Public Service

In handing over their letters of appointment, Director General of MALFFB, Moses Amos described these five staff as hardworking, consistent and committed employees who never complained or walked out of their responsibilities throughout the three years they had been employed on contract basis.

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.