Samoa Agriculture and Fisheries Productivity and Marketing Project

24/03/2023

Malo team!

09/02/2023

25/01/2023

This is just a gentle reminder about the Dragonfruit workshop this Saturday! Free cuttings will be provided, but should you wish to purchase more, they will be available.
Please contact Ofusina Laulala at [email protected]
if you have not registered.
Have a lovely day!
SWAG, Helping Women Grow!

21/01/2023

Sharing through the press release for the launch of the Agriculture and Fisheries Sector Plan for the financial years 2022/2023 - 2026-2027. The development of the sector plan and its launch was funded under the SAFPROM project. A big appreciation to the World Bank and IFAD for co-financing this project which has allowed for the strategic direction of the Ministry for the next five financial years to be developed. Malo lava team MAF!

20/12/2022

Talofa Samoa, we have come full circle in our talk series this year with Eyespy Radio 87.5 - thank you for tuning in these last couple of months!

Yesterday on the panel we had MAF ACEO Dr Ramona Sulifoa, MGP Manager Auimatagi Luaiufi Aiono and Procurement officer Kerinina Leaupepe delivering an update on the SAFPROM Project including the highs, challenges and opportunities!

If you missed them live on the show yesterday, you can watch the video recording kindly provided by the team at Eyespy radio.

On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries - Samoa and the SAFPROM team we thank all the farmers and agribusiness owners who generously gave their time and shared their knowledge on the talkshow, we appreciate all you do to help develop the sector and wish you all the best in your ventures next year and beyond ALEISA COFFEE - SAMOA Samoa Women's Association of Growers Savai'i Koko Tiapapata Development Project

19/12/2022

Join us tomorrow for the last episode of our Talkback series on Eyespy Radio 87.5.

To wrap things up for the year, we will have our very own Team SAFPROM on the panel to give you the latest update and review on the Project. Join Project Manager, Dr Ramona Sulifoa, SAFPROM Matching Grant Program manager Auimatagi Luaiufi Aiono and Procurement officer Kerinina Leaupepe.

They will be discussing the challenges and raising awareness about the payment processes and supply shortages. Any questions please text #104 with your enquiries.

09/12/2022

WATCH 📽️ the inspiring story of R&J Honey Producer and Beekeeping Trainer, I'umalo Clayton Simamao who is going the extra mile to help create a thriving honey bee industry in Samoa.

Having trained under the most experienced Beekeepers in Samoa, the humble 31 year old continues to grow his beekeeping operation while sharing his knowledge and time with aspiring and current beekeepers.

I'umalo Clayton will be accessing grant assistance through the World Bank Pacific funded SAFPROM Matching Grant Program for a beeswax extractor and large honey extractor to help boost the production and productivity of his agri-business.

Film credits:
Film maker: Denisa Maňásková Photography
Writer Producer: Liz Ah-Hi Fine Mat Creative

07/12/2022

Ending the year on a 'sweet' note, we'll be releasing the 6th and final instalment of the SAFPROM: Stories of Impact.

This Friday 9 December at 7pm, watch "Beyond Honey: The future of Beekeeping" featuring R&J Honey Producer and Beekeeping Trainer, Clayton Simamao. The 31 year old has a dream that goes beyond producing honey; he's on a mission to help grow the industry and show young people how fulfilling and fun it is to be a beekeeper!

06/12/2022

Check out Episode 9 of the talkback series with Eyespy Radio 87.5 to catch up with Photographer & Film maker Denisa Maňásková Photography and Agri-communications Specialist, Liz Ah-Hi of Fine Mat Creative about the making of the SAFPROM: Stories of Impact - a series of six (6) short documentaries featuring the farmers and fishers from the SAFPROM Matching Grant Program.

In addition they talk about the important role of media communications in enhancing the development of agriculture and fisheries in Samoa.