That is the view of the communications head of the inuagural Pacific Week of Agriculture in Vanuatu in October, Kiery Manassah.
He said they are putting a lot of work into the event, which could bring together up to 200 people from around the Pacific region.
Mr Manassah said it is a sad fact not many people in Pacific countries recognise the importance of agriculture.
"Therefore you know, a lot of focus has been on other sectors," he said.
