Organic Pasifika

 

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From Baniata to Noumea!

A journey of a thousand miles began with a nut. From the forests of remote Baniata, Solomon Islands, first the nuts and now the women make an epic journey that’s changed lives, opened eyes and a whole new world of difference. Follow their journey in the ‘Forests to Markets’ documentary. Read more.

 

 

 

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Cool farmer!

Out and about in nature, this farmer shares his love for organics. He did the university routine, could have been a manager with a cushy office anywhere but nothing quite beat the outdoors. In his words, “I like working with life, and the soil is alive!”  Read more.

 

 

 

 

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Hot baskets!

Clean, green, organic food makes for long lines in Noumea. Share this woman’s dream, and the niche opportunity created by a new kind of health consciousness. Organic food is making a great comeback and keeping up with the demand is tough! Read more.

 

 

 

 

 Anybody can farm!

Anybody can be an organic farmer or gain meaningful employment and a good source of income through organic farming, including the disabled. It don’t matter if you can’t physically hear or see. The more important ability is the passion to learn and multiply farming that is kind to the earth and people! Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

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 Pwe wake ro neva

No coke, no soft drinks as New Caledonians celebrate Pwe wake ro neva marking organics as the ultimate cool in food and farming. Biocaledonia’s Organics Festival draws crowds by the hundreds to Houailou in the northern province.  Read more.

 

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This publication has been produced with the support of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community, European Union and International Fund for Agricultural Development. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the POETCom and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the supporting organizations.




 



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