Samoa Farmers Association

Samoa Farmers Association Plan Citrus Programme

Training will cover pruning management and planting, spacing and soil nutrient towards the establishment of Tahitian lime orchards.

The programme will be in partnership with the University of the South Pacific and directed by Nauma Mailo.

The activities are funded by the Farmers’ Organizations for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (FO4ACP) Programme, a joint partnership between the European Union, Africa Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) and Pacific Island Farmers Organisation Network (PIFON).

 

 Photo: Waimea Nurseries  Caption: Garden fresh, Tahitian lime

Samoa Farmers Association lead ornamental programme

Close to thirty youths and women have been identified to work with the Tama’ita’i o le Eleele Group led by trainers, Lemalu Amy Chan Mow and Leaupepe Lasa Aiono at the Atele Horticultural Center.

“The training covers the management of white ginger, torch, ground orchards, heliconia’s and asters,” said Leaupepe Lasa Aiono.

“Prior to the training, we’ve had the land cleared and the boundaries have been identified and confirmed by Samoa Tourism Authority.”

Samoa Farmers Association conduct training for farmers with University Of The South Pacific

“We’ve identified at least 20 existing yam farmers to work with and  plant at least 50 mounds of newly established yam,” says President, Afamasaga Toleafoa.

“We’re working with the School of Agriculture and Food Technology of the University of the South Pacific to conduct the necessary training on pruning management and planting, spacing and soil nutrient application.”

Afamasaga Toleafoa said:“Our members are privileged to be working with the future of the agriculture sector in the region and learning from each other.”