“In the 40 Day island lockdown, we were using virgin coconut oil for cooking, we had our own bathing and laundry soap, we were using the sea water as substitute for salt,...

The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM – Organics International) holds its flagship conference – the Organic World Congress (OWC) – every 3 years. IFOAM – Organics International convenes...

Food systems and agricultural recovery are vital to a post COVID Pacific. As countries and economies look beyond shutdowns, and health systems stand-by or buckle under the strain of the...

The Bulaccino farm in Votualevu Nadi, Fiji is owned and operated by Ms. Eileen Chute and boasts more than 100 varieties of edible plants, ranging from fruit trees and local crops, to herbs and spices. It...

A banana circle is a traditional farming method whereby bananas are planted in a circular mound of soil with a mulch-filled pit in the middle, with additional bananas planted around the boundaries of the mound. The pit is continually...