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Agriculture

Only 19 Days Left for Efate and Santo Farmers to Apply for Agriculture Permit

New system aims to connect serious commercial farmers with government support before expanding to other islands. There are only 19 days left for commercial farmers...

Gov’t Promotes New Agriculture Permit to Support Farmers During Disasters

Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Ian Wilson, says farmers across Vanuatu will be able to access government support during disasters—but only if they are registered...

Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Spreads to Four New Hotspots in Santo

The Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB) has now spread to four new hotspot areas on Santo, according to ground officer Mr. Bong James, who is...

New Working Group to Drive Reforms in Vanuatu’s Sandalwood Industry

There is renewed optimism that a Sandalwood Technical Working Group, currently being formed, will help address numerous challenges in Vanuatu’s sandalwood industry and guide...

Agricultural Exports Drop in First Quarter of 2025

Agricultural production and export volumes in Vanuatu declined slightly in the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from the Vanuatu Bureau...

Vanuatu Formalizes Farming Sector with New National Agriculture Permit System

Luganville, 11 July 2025 — In a landmark move to modernize its agriculture sector, the Vanuatu Government has launched a new national permit system...

Tractor Training Builds Skills for Farmers and Opens Up Big Agriculture Opportunities

Vanuatu’s agriculture sector has big potential to feed both local and export markets, according to Mick O’Brien, Agribusiness Development Manager at Vanuatu Agriculture Supplies. He...

Vanuatu and EU Launch Vt2.5 Billion Rural Agriculture Program to Boost Economic Growth

Government of Vanuatu and the European Union have officially launched the Vanuatu Value Chain and Climate Resilient Rural Development Programme – VaVaC II,...

CRB Confirmed on West Epi: Biosecurity Steps Up Response to Invasive Coconut Pest

Around 500 coconut trees on the western side of Epi Island have been confirmed as infected with the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB). The Biosecurity team...

Government Launches Public-Private Partnership to Empower Farmers and Landowners

The government is looking to strengthen partnerships between itself, indigenous landowners, and farmers through a new Partnership Proposal. To make this a reality, the current...

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PHAMA Plus Ends After 15 Years Supporting Farmers

The PHAMA Plus Program is set to conclude in 2026 after 15 years of supporting Vanuatu’s agriculture sector, particularly in the kava and cocoa...

Interested Buyers Eye Historic L’Houstalet

Interest is growing in the purchase of L'Houstalet Restaurant, one of Port Vila’s most historic restaurants and the site linked to the signing celebrations...

VT6 Billion TamTam Cable Project Agreement Signed

An agreement worth VT6 billion was signed yesterday for Vanuatu’s second submarine cable, known as the TamTam Submarine Cable Project. The project is financed by...

PRV Targets 150,000 Coconut Trees by 2030

PRV Company in Malekula is set to roll out its first-ever five-year development plan in March 2026, beginning with a major coconut replanting program at...

Whooping Cough Cases Reach 795 as Health Ministry Confirms Seven Deaths

The Vanuatu Ministry of Health has confirmed a total of 795 whooping cough (pertussis) cases and seven deaths since the outbreak began last year...
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