The Agriculture and Fisheries Week kicked off in pouring rain at the Nu’u Crop Station yesterday morning.
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But the downpour was just what was needed to soften the soil after weeks of no rain so that officials and guests could plant as part of the programme.
The plant of choice yesterday was the humble coconut tree, commonly referred to as the Tree of Life in Samoa.
The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Le Mamea Ropati, said this is the fourth year since the Ministry started the programme, as part of efforts to promote the importance of the sector in Samoa.
“The main objective of this programme is to create awareness of the importance of the coconut tree and to teach our children the importance of sustaining its growth,” he said.
“Labelled as 'the tree of life', the coconut trees provide so much for daily living such as roofing material, building materials and firewood, handicrafts, coconut oil and many others.”
Students from different schools were invited to take part in the planting programme.
Year Nine student from Avele College, Chris Leafi, said he was thrilled to take part.
“I know the coconut has so many uses,” he said.
“I also know that the higher the number of healthy coconut trees in Samoa, the better the future will be for us. So this is great. It’s a great initiative.” The national Coconut tree planting for children kicked off a week of agricultural activities which is guided by the theme “Healthy Environment, Healthy people.” Yesterday’s ceremony began with a prayer by Reverend Letaulau Pesaleli. PROGRAMME FOR TODAY. Tuesday, 03 November 2015
NATIONAL ‘GO GREEN’... PLANT A TREE DAY!
Front of TATTE Building, Sogi
8.30am - 12pm National Call for All to Wear Green and Plant a Tree! Seedlings will be distributed for free to the Public! So wear
GREEN to show your SUPPORT! Other Activities Include:
• Launching of the Environment Camp 2015
• Launching of the National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan (NBSAP) 2015-2020
• Launching of the UNCCD Aligned National Action Plan (NAP)
• Prize Giving - Waste Composting and Segregation Competition
• Recycled Craft Stalls and entertainment including Live Band and Faleaitus
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