Pacific Agriculture

@pacificagriculture

[Agriculture Fiji @FijiAgriculture]

EPISODE 4: DIRECT SEEDING AND TRANSPLANTING SEEDLINGS https://t.co/p6yVeai5yH via @YouTube

[Samoa Observer @samoaobserver]

The Scientific Research Organisation of Samoa and the Food and Agriculture Organisation are collaborating to build its capacity on tissue culture. https://t.co/e7cGZe6Ibv

[Pacific Live tweets @spc_live]

The @FijiAgriculture minister Dr Mahendra Reddy launched the 'Tarova Damu' a tolerant Taro Leaf Blight variety today. He acknowledged the support of regional partners @spc_cps Center for Pacific Crops and Trees , #FAO and other Pacific Island countries for its success. #LRD

[Pacific Live tweets @spc_live]

🌳Great work to the #CePaCt team at SPC Land Resources Division #LRD for their tireless work in the conservation of many crop varieties including the tolerant taro leaf blight variety launched by the Ministry of Agriculture Fiji.

[Pacific Live tweets @spc_live]

THEME: Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture Best Practices in the Pacific to Build Resilient and Food Secure Communities Post COVID 19

DATE: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
TIME: 11am -12.30pm Fiji Time (+12GMT)

Register in advance for this webinar: https://t.co/Chcrv6hn6U

[Pacific Live tweets @spc_live]

SPC Deputy Director Dr @AumuaA launched the @ACIARAustralia funded Plant Health Lab alongside H.E @AusHCFJ today. Designed to bolster regional capacity, the laboratory enables SPC scientists to study various pests and diseases requiring a high level of biosecurity containment.,

[Pacific Agriculture @ParcProject]

The rhinoceros larvae (grubs) are milky white with red heads. The body is C-shaped, has three pairs of segmented legs, and is grayish. CRBs are one of the major causes of the destruction of coconut trees in the Pacific. For control and symptom measures: https://t.co/VSdRtqQbCB

[Pacific Agriculture @ParcProject]

How to catch a Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle #CRB
https://t.co/XytvJS7kBt

[Pacific Agriculture @ParcProject]

The highly pathogenic Avian influenza, otherwise known as ��AI’, is a serious poultry disease that can cause high mortality in bird species used for commercial purposes. The #Pacific must maintain strict quarantine controls to prevent its spread. https://t.co/syyIQEnKdA

[Pacific Live tweets @spc_live]

"Pest outbreaks are increasingly affecting #planthealth around the world and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) has recognised this by proclaiming 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health (IYPH)" -Karen Mapusua LRD Acting Director #IYPH2020 #LRD

[Pacific Agriculture @ParcProject]

#crb #Pacific #CRB-G

[Pacific Agriculture @ParcProject]

https://t.co/7125A6FuYB Fereti Atumurirava, Pest Management Advisor for the Pacific-Community-SPC speaks to ABC News on the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle situation in Solomons and Vanuatu. #crbcontainment #Solomons

[Pacific Live tweets @spc_live]

John Oakshott and Sarlesh Kumar from @spc_cps #LandResourcesDivision presents on Kobo Toolbox with technical officers at #KoroniviaResearchStation. The training helps officers track and collect data on Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles in real time. #CRB #MFAT #PARCProject