Samoa has gotten an inside look at how the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries works, as the country celebrates Agriculture Week.
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The organization hosted an open day yesterday, at its crops research station in Nuu.
M.A.F. C.E.O. Fonoiava Sealiitu Sesega welcomed the public to the event.
“Today’s event gives us the chance to showcase the work that we do here and also provide our people with the opportunity to know and learn something on how to improve in terms of agriculture and fisheries.
“Speaking of new things, we have just announced new varieties of taro for export,” he said.
“This is a result of all the research that we have carried out and you will get the chance to see our newest varieties of taro and taste them.”
The keynote address was delivered by the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Le Mamea Ropati.
“This is an annual event by the ministry as a part of the Agricultural Week, to expose the work that our ministry does.”
He hoped the open day would support further Samoan agricultural and fisheries developments.
“Over the years, I think the only problem we’ve had with this event is that not many people know about it and it is not well advertised.
“I know there are a lot of people, especially farmers out there, who would love to come down to this open day, learn something new and probably take home something very useful.
“This gives our youth the great opportunity to learn from the experienced people here…on what to do and what not to do for the betterment of our agricultural and fisheries development in our country.”
The public was invited to view all the varieties of crops and plants on site, as well as farm animals.
They were also invited to taste the newest varieties of taro (Talo Fusi, Talo Tanu and Talo Lani) for export.
The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Utufua Naseri.
The display’s theme this year was “agriculture and fisheries is the future of you, your family and our country”.
Agriculture Week started on Monday, 12 October.
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