The Republic of Vanuatu’s agricultural landscape is as rich and diverse as its volcanic soils and rhythmic island breezes. With a total land mass of 12,189 square kilometres, only a third of arable land is used for some form of farming. Dominating this sector is copra — the dried kernel of the coconut — which… Continue reading Copra, Vanuatu’s Lifeline in Pacific Paradise
At first glance, the question of whether Newfoundland & Labrador is underutilizing its farming potential might appear absurd. With its rugged coastline, storied fishing communities and dramatic landscapes, agriculture is not the first industry many associate with Canada’s easternmost province. Yet, beneath the Atlantic winds and steep hillsides lies a compelling argument that the province… Continue reading Is Newfoundland & Labrador Underutilizing Its Farming Potential?
Agriculture in both the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) dates back centuries, rooted in the practices of the indigenous Chamorro people who cultivated food crops such as taro, breadfruit, bananas, and yams long before European contact. Traditional methods emphasized subsistence farming, where families produced their own food, and… Continue reading Agriculture in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands