Agriculture in Fiji contributes 9% of gross domestic product and absorbs 40% of the labour force. Over 70% of the population is engaged in subsistence and semi subsistence agriculture. Insufficient production capacity, inconsistent quality and limited knowledge of the nutrient and health benefits...
Lako, J.
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Francis, Judith Ann
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Dietershagen, Jana
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[The agriculture-nutrition-income nexus in Fiji]
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The agriculture-nutrition-income nexus in Fiji
Kiribati is estimated to need 50% more food by 2030 to feed its growing population. Extreme weather conditions and rising sea levels threaten agricultural production and livelihoods.Overfishing and unregulated commercial development are reducing: Sea cucumber, seaweed and tuna among others are be...
Otiuea, T.
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Teariki-Ruatu, N.
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Timeon, E.
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Francis, Judith Ann
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Dietershagen, Jana
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[The agriculture-nutrition nexus in Kiribati]
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The agriculture-nutrition nexus in Kiribati
Les îles du Pacifique devraient voir leur population doubler d’ici à 2050. Les pressions pesant sur les systèmes agroalimentaires et de santé, déjà vulnérables, s’en trouveraient ainsi soulagées. Malheureusement, les jeunes – la catégorie des moins de 25 ans représentant plus de la moitié de la p...
Consumers in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) have become increasingly reliant on non-traditional and imported processed foods to meet food and nutritional needs. There is need to invest in scientific research and product development of traditional local food crops and seafood to contribute to imp...
Singh, Sunil
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Francis, Judith Ann
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Dietershagen, Jana
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[Realising the potential of local foods in Pacific Island Countries: Promoting the health, nutrition and income benefits]
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Realising the potential of local foods in Pacific Island Countries: Promoting the health, nutrition and income benefits
In the Pacific islands, where the population is expected to double by 2050, there is an urgent need for youth to become entrepreneurial and creative risk-takers to help develop innovative, and environmentally sustainable, agricultural economies. But, although more than half of the South Pacific p...