Pacific Farmer Organisations

 🙂 Curious about what sets Pacific Farmer Organisations apart? 💚 Join us on a journey of discovery as we delve into the remarkable network that connects farmer organisations across the diverse landscapes of the Pacific. Learn more about us today! #PacificFarmerOrganisations #FarmerOrganisations #FarmersHelpingFarmers #FarmersHaveTheirSay #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #Fiji #Tonga #Samoa #Hawaii #CookIslands #Vanuatu #SolomonIslands #PapuaNewGuinea #TimorLeste #NewCaledonia #FederateStatesofMicronesia #MarshallIslands #Kiribati

MORDI Tonga Trust, in collaboration with #MDF #PacificRegional, recently conducted a comprehensive survey of vanilla farmers in #Tonga to understand farming and selling practices. The survey identified barriers farmers face, but also opportunities for market growth and higher incomes.    Besides examining vanilla cultivation and commercial practices, the survey studied the cultivation of other key crops, the roles of men and women in vanilla farming – emphasising women’s #economicempowerment – and the effects of extreme weather events, especially those driven by #climatechange, on farming activities and livelihoods.    You can view a summary of the survey analysis here: https://lnkd.in/gJvMX6y9     #VanillaInsights #ClimateResilience #MDFinPacific Palladium: Make It Possible Swisscontact

Pacific Farmer Organisations’s Finance Manager, Aneet Kumar, is in Timor Leste this week on a support mission with Anaprofiko Timor-Leste, focusing on strengthening finance and administration capacities. Here’s how PFO is supporting ANAPROFIKO: 🌱 Financial Expertise: Offering guidance to help ANAPROFIKO meet donor funding requirements. 🌱 Capacity Building: Equipping ANAPROFIKO’s finance and admin team with essential skills and knowledge to better manage finances and support their members. Pacific Farmer Organisations is dedicated to supporting not only project activities but also the long-term sustainability of local farmer organisations like ANAPROFIKO. By strengthening financial management skills, we help secure a brighter future for the organisation and the farmers they serve. #SupportMission #TimorLeste #FO4ACP #ANAPROFIKO #FarmersHelpingFarmers

🌿🍍 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢'𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥🍍🌿 Yesterday, the Bula Agro Nursery in Votualevu, Nadi, in partnership with Pacific Farmer Organisations and the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways Fiji, hosted the inaugural Tropical Fruit Festival, showcasing Fiji’s rich diversity of tropical fruits and their vital role in our health and national economy. 🌱 The event brought together farmers, nursery owners, farmer organizations, stakeholders, and government officials to discuss the challenges facing the industry and explore collective solutions for a sustainable future. Special thanks to our Chief Guest, Mr. Candra Samekto, Country Director for the Pacific Island Countries International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), for sharing his insights on the importance of passing down knowledge to the younger generation. Mr. Samekto emphasized the need for annual celebrations of Fiji’s tropical fruits to ensure the industry thrives for generations to come. Executive Director of Pacific Farmer Organisations, Kyle Stice also highlighted the key challenges faced by farmers, including access to quality planting materials, proper agricultural information, and market opportunities. He stressed the importance of collaboration between nurseries, farmer organizations, the private sector, and the Ministry of Agriculture. A big thank you to Mr. Savenaca Cuquma, Principal Research Officer in Horticulture at the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, for discussing the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to support the growth of Fiji’s fruit tree industry. We look forward to future events that continue to promote Fiji’s rich agricultural heritage and create lasting opportunities for our farming communities. 🍊🍌🍍 #FijiTropicalFruitFestival #FO4ACP #EuropeanUnion #IFAD #BulaAgroNursery #FarmersHelpingFarmers #FruitIsHealth #FruitIsWealth

🍍🥭 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 𝐅𝐢𝐣𝐢 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 🍌 🍋 Yesterday, we had the privilege of co-organizing an enriching Technical Learning Exchange as part of the Fiji Tropical Fruit Festival at Bula Agro Nursery. Led by Ken Love and Mark Suiso of the Hawaii Master Food Preservers, this session brought together experts and participants to share knowledge and best practices on fruit propagation, food preservation, and sustainable agricultural practices. Key sessions included: 🌱 Propagation Workshop: Participants learned valuable techniques such as grafting, air layering, and preparing planting media, facilitated by the Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers Association. 🍍 Food Preservation Workshop: A hands-on session with the Hawaii Master Food Preservers Association, where attendees gained insights into preserving the bounty of tropical fruits for long-term use. 🍉 Discussion on Training & Extension Models: A deep dive into the importance of training and extension models, and the role of associations in supporting the growth of sustainable agriculture. 🌾 This learning exchange was an excellent opportunity for farmers, horticulturists, and food preservation enthusiasts to expand their skills and knowledge, strengthening Fiji’s tropical fruit industry. We look forward to more opportunities for collaboration and growth! ➡️ Learn More - https://lnkd.in/gB3Nf6_Y #FijiTropicalFruitFestival #FO4ACP #EuropeanUnion #IFAD #HawaiiMasterFoodPreservers #FarmersHelpingFarmers #BulaAgroNursery

We are excited to share that the Pacific Farmer Organisations is collaborating with the research team from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, led by Dr. Subhashni Raj, Assistant Professor of the Department of Urban and Regional Planning. This important research initiative is focused on understanding how food flows were affected during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a specific emphasis on the role of local government policy in shaping food systems. The research team is conducting interviews with local organizations, including South Sea Orchids and Rise Beyond the Reef, to gain insights into the challenges faced by frontline communities—those with limited resources and networks—during climate-related disruptions. This initiative seeks to address these disparities by exploring the restoration and transformation of food systems, incorporating ancestral, traditional, and indigenous knowledge systems. As part of this research, we are surveying partners and community members, continuing to build on our COVID-19 response activities from the #PIRAS project. The findings will help inform evidence-based food systems policy and design in a rapidly changing climate, ensuring more sustainable and equitable solutions for the future. We are proud to support this vital work and look forward to the positive impact it will have on building resilient, adaptive food systems for Pacific communities. #FoodSecurity #ClimateResilience #SouthSeaOrchids #RiseBeyondTheReef #COVID19Response #PacificFarmersOrganisation #UniversityofHawaii

🌺 Pacific Greetings! We are excited to announce that Bula Agro Nursery in Votualevu, Nadi, will be hosting the Fiji Fruit Festival on November 6th, 2024. This event promises to be an excellent opportunity for learning and networking with fellow experts and farmers.🌱 👩🏽🌾 🤝🏼 To participate, please ensure you register using the provided link below or by scanning the QR code. 🔗 Link - https://shorturl.at/AZjnc For more information and details about the Fruit Festival, feel free to reach out to us at info@pacificfarmers.com. We look forward to seeing you there! 🍍🍉🍊 #FO4ACP #EuropeanUnion #IFAD #FijiFruitFestival #BulaAgroNursery #FarmersHelpingFarmers

PFO members in Fiji are in engaged in the design mission for a new International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) investment in the Province of Cakaudrove, Fiji. Also some time for learning exchanges around Savusavu including Koko Mana agritourism experience with South Sea Orchids and Partners in Community Development Fiji (PCDF)

The Farmers' Organizations for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific- fo4acp hosted a three-day consultation with implementing partners of the FO4 programs at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) headquarters last week. This gathering was crucial for co-designing the next phase of the programs, aimed at strengthening family farmers' organizations across the globe. By incorporating valuable evaluation recommendations and fostering a participatory design process, the participants contributed significantly to enhancing livelihoods, improving food security, and promoting innovations within rural communities. Pacific Farmer Organisations is excited about the journey ahead and looks forward to continuing this important work. #RuralDevelopment #FamilyFarmers #SustainableAgriculture #IFAD #Eu #OACPS #FO4Programmes #FarmersOrganizations #CapacityBuilding #SustainableFoodSystem #RuralCommunities #pafo #umnagri #ROPPA #EAFF #propac #sacau #COPROFAM #AgriCord #AFA #PIFON