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PHAMA Plus

Locality: Suva, Fiji

Phone: +679 709 0813

Address: 74 Ratu Sukuna Rd, Suva, Fiji - Suva, Fiji

Website: http://phamaplus.com.au

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25.01.2022 Reimagine Recreate Restore For too long, we have been exploiting and destroying our planet’s ecosystems. Agriculture and human activities are the largest contributors to environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. ... In the Pacific, we’re facing the single greatest threat to our existence - climate change. We must reimagine our approaches and promote agricultural biodiversity. Now more than ever! #PHAMAPlus, funded by the Australia and New Zealand governments, provides support to Pacific governments and the private sector, including farmers and exporters, to negotiate and maintain access to overseas markets. Our targeted assistance enables Pacific Island countries to export and market fresh and processed plant and animal products using environmentally sustainable approaches. We cannot turn back time. But we are the generation that can make peace with nature. What are you restoring on #WorldEnvironmentDay?

25.01.2022 Sweet deal! We’re pleased to partner with #Vanuatu chocolatier Gaston Chocolat to improve pre and post handling of #cocoa, boosting quality and supply to export markets. #PHAMAPlus, through the support of #Australia & #NewZealand , will work with the company and their dried bean suppliers on #Malekula, #Santo and #Epi to achieve HACCP or #foodsafety and B-Corporation certifications. Both certifications will increase overseas demand for high quality #Vanuatucacao... and fetch premium prices. Read more https://phamaplus.com.au//phama-plus-inks-sweet-deal-with/ : Gaston Chocolat. Australian High Commission, Vanuatu New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu #chocolate #cocoaprocessing #chocolatetreats #Pacific #trade #internationaldevelopmment #exports #agriculture #agribusiness #SMEs #vanuatuexports

24.01.2022 While #AfricanSwineFever #ASF is only present in Papua New Guinea , #PHAMAPlus is working with the Pacific-Community-SPC to raise awareness on the pig killing disease in the #Pacific Watch the video to see how you can help stop the spread! #ASFStoptheSpread

21.01.2022 #HACCP or #foodsafety certification remains a costly expense and a barrier to trade for exporters in the #Pacific. In #Vanuatu , #PHAMAPlus is pleased to partner with the Vanuatu Bureau of Standards (VBS) to help export oriented businesses to develop their food safety and hygiene systems and to have their facilities accredited to an internationally recognised quality assurance system. The partnership, supported by #Australia and #NewZealand, further re-enforces the VBS’ ma...ndate to support industry to improve processes and product quality to facilitate market access. It will improve business understanding on the importance of product quality assurance, certification and traceability. Read more on why this #partnership is crucial for export businesses!

21.01.2022 Flavour mo happiness blong Vanuatu! Tankyu tumas to the Vanuatu Cocoa Industry Association (VCIA) stakeholders for a sweet meet to discuss all things #cocoa! Great to hear from #Vanuatu’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (#DARD) Director Mr Antoine Ravo on the new National Cacao Strategy and the way forward in improving the consistency of #quality and #supply along the cocoa value chain. ... Our friends from the Vanuatu Bureau of Standards also presented the quality guidelines for exports of cacao to the stakeholders, after taking over the inspection and regulatory role in #cocoaexports from the Vanuatu Commodities Marketing Board (VCMB). Through the support of the #Australia and #NewZealand governments, #PHAMAPlus is proud to collectively work with the private and public sectors in the VCIA to develop Vanuatu’s cocoa export industry. Australian High Commission, Vanuatu New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu

20.01.2022 Are you a New Zealander doing business in Vanuatu? Does your business export to New Zealand? Does your company have a strong New Zealand connection? The New Zea...land High Commission is planning a NZ/Vanuatu Expo to showcase the business and development relationship between our two countries. If you would like to take part please email [email protected] for more information.

20.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time to reflect on Australia’s history and acknowledge the significance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples... in Australian identity. This year’s theme"More than a word, Reconciliation takes actionencourages all Australians to think about how they can positively impact the journey towards inclusion and equity. Our colleague Luke Marston discusses NRW and what it means to DT Global, as well as how our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan is driving awareness towards first Nations People’s history and importance. Read more here: https://dt-global.com//may-27th-2/reconciliation-australia #WeAreDTGlobal #Australia #APAC #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord #Reconciliation Reconciliation Australia

20.01.2022 #PHAMAPlus is excited to support our #Vanuatu partner South Seas Commodities (SSC) in their efforts to improve kava quality and ensure food safety by obtaining a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. #HAACP certification is important for businesses like SSC to meet international food safety and quality management system standards, allowing it to export to target markets. We’re pleased to work with the Vanuatu Bureau of Standards to assist SSC a...dapt their premises to improve their kava quality and meet HACCP certification requirements. SSC Director Michael Louze has been busy working on his HACCP documentation as well as minor infrastructure improvements. Pictured here is an improved version of his dryer (although not quite finished) which he is trialling out on his premises in Port Vila. He has also sent materials to his agents to put together a similar dryer on the island. The dryer will assist farmers to improve the quality of kava supplied to SSC. Read more on how HACCP is critical for trade: https://phamaplus.com.au//food-safety-certification-a-pre/ Australian High Commission, Vanuatu New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu

19.01.2022 Women in biosecurity are breaking barriers and changing mindsets. Bridgit Kavana, a senior scientist at the National Animal Health & Food Testing Laboratory (NAHFTL), is one of six female staff at NAHFTL who works tirelessly to ensure agriculture and livestock products in PNG are safe and healthy for consumption. Bridgit encourages women to work in the field of parasitology and biosecurity. ... There are many cultural forces that can stand in the way of females entering this career path. But women who stand firm despite the challenges are some of those we see proudly breaking barriers and changing mindsets. Bridgit’s growth in NAHFTL was made possible through several extensive training sessions provided by the National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority’s partnership with PHAMA Plus, supported by #Australia and #NewZealand. Read more on her story https://phamaplus.com.au/media/bridgits-calling/ Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea New Zealand High Commission, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea NAQIA - PNG Biosecurity

18.01.2022 Kipim Solomon Aelans free lo African Swine Fever #ASF! #PHAMAPlus is pleased to work with the #SolomonIslands’ Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) in boosting the country's animal health and response capacity towards African Swine Fever (ASF). ASF is a highly transmittable viral disease that affects domestic and wild pigs. It is not present in the Solomon Islands but has recently been found in Papua New Guinea, and poses a combined social, economic and cultural ...threat to the Solomon Islands given the proximity and close relations. Tagio tumas to the #Australia & #NewZealand governments for supporting Solomon Islands’ preparedness against any possible incursion of ASF. Read more https://phamaplus.com.au//boost-for-solomon-islands-afric/ Australian High Commission, Solomon Islands New Zealand High Commission- Honiara, Solomon Islands DT Global

18.01.2022 African Swine Fever #ASF update! The viral pig killing disease remains contained in the disease declared provinces of Southern Highlands, Enga and Hela in Papua New Guinea . Some brief takeaways from the ASF response work: ... 3 contained provinces 11 checkpoints 1,000+ tests conducted 280 staff members on the ground #PHAMAPlus, through the support of the #PNGAusPartnership and #NewZealand, continues to assist NAQIA - PNG Biosecurity on a nationwide campaign to raise awareness on the pig killing disease in and containment efforts. Call 180 1332 (if you're in #PNG) to report sick or dead pigs. #StopimASF

17.01.2022 Sweet meleni (watermelon) from #Tonga ready for export to NZ! Through our partnership with leading Tongan horticultural export company Nishi Trading, #PHAMAPlus is proud to continue supporting increased exports of watermelon from Tonga. Tonga has an existing export pathway for watermelons to NZ. Shipments resumed in late 2010 and demand continues to grow with a forecast market value of $2.5 million Pa’anga or about A$1.35 million per year.... PHAMA Plus’ support to revive exports of this widely-grown crop began in 2011 with efforts to improve quality and meet biosecurity protocols and to ensure the pathway remained open. Watermelon exports increased from 86 tonnes in 2010 to 400 tonnes in 2017 and to a target of 500 tonnes this year, with an estimated worth TOP$1.35m. Read more https://phamaplus.com.au//tonga-watermelon-exports-new-ze/ New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

15.01.2022 Our first Family Farm Teams (FFT) training in Port Vila, #Vanuatu was a success! PHAMA Plus is excited to implement the FFT program which enables and facilitates farming households to work together as a family team and collaboratively plan the development of their agricultural and family activities. With the support of #Australia and #NewZealand, we’re rolling out the program through a series of Training of Trainers to our export partners across the #Pacific to encourage m...ore effective, sustainable and gender equitable farming and business practices. Watch two of our participants from Vanuatu talk about the training and how it complements the work they do. Learn more about the FFT program here >https://phamaplus.com.au//family-farm-teams-for-greater-i/

14.01.2022 Elaine Hevoho was one of the first workers to go on the front line when African Swine Fever (#ASF) emerged in Papua New Guinea’s Southern Highlands Province in March 2020. Her task to stop the pig-killing disease which poses a combined social, cultural, and economic threat to the largest country in the Pacific. In this first of a four part #WomenInBiosecurity series, we feature leading women scientists like Hevoho at PNG’s biosecurity agency - the National Agricultu...re Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA) who are playing a key role in the ASF emergency response work. #PHAMAPlus, through the support of the #PNGAusPartnership and #NewZealand, continues to assist NAQIA - PNG Biosecurity on a nationwide campaign to raise awareness on the pig killing disease and containment efforts in the upper highlands of #PNG. Read more on her story: https://phamaplus.com.au//in-the-front-line-elaine-leads-/ Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea New Zealand High Commission, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea DT Global #FoodHeroes #StopimASF #biosecurity #animalhealth

12.01.2022 Kava remains an important export commodity in #Vanuatu, providing 2.978 billion VT of export revenue in 2019. It continues to provide cash income for farmers, processors and exporters during the economic slowdown which has resulted from COVID-19 restrictions. Our Senior National Facilitator Dr Rebecca Bogiri and National Coordinator Emily Tumukon were pleased to join members of the Vanuatu Kava Industry Association for a fruitful discussion on the way forward for the ind...ustry. Through the support of the #Australia and #NewZealand governments, #PHAMAPlus closely works with key stakeholders through VKIA to improve quality assurance systems and standards of the #Vanuatukava industry for new and improved access to kava export markets. Australian High Commission, Vanuatu New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu The Kava House Vanuatu

12.01.2022 Have you heard about African Swine Fever (ASF)? Last week our High Commissioner joined farming and industry representatives to learn more about ASF and to witne...ss the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding between PHAMA Plus and Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock that will strengthen Solomon Islands’ preparedness to any possible incursion of ASF. The ASF is a highly contagious viral disease of domestic and wild pigs. This disease has been spreading around the world and has now been detected in Papua New Guinea. ASF does not cause disease in humans or other animals, but can wipe out an entire population of pigs once the virus infects and spreads. Through PHAMA Plus, the New Zealand and Australian governments are assisting Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock to boost Solomon Islands’ preparedness and response capacity to ASF. The aim of this intervention is to support biosecurity and animal health agencies to deliver biosecurity measures that support preparation and prevention of ASF arriving in Solomon Islands.. Pig farming is an important revenue earning activity for many rural households in Solomon Islands, therefore it is important that key agencies and communities work together fo kipim Solomon Aelans free from ASF!

11.01.2022 Biosecurity officers play a critical role in ensuring our borders are protected from #biosecurity threats, as well as strengthening #marketaccess facilitation functions. #PHAMAPlus today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji BAF to support and strengthen Fiji’s preparedness against any possible incursion of #AfricanSwineFever #ASF. While Fiji is currently free of ASF, the pig killing disease poses a significant social, econo...mic and cultural threat to the region, particularly to the approximately 30,000 households in #Fiji that raise pigs for their livelihoods. With the support of #Australia and #NewZealand, the MoU covers technical inputs and support in terms of BAF’s physical and human resources to be better equipped for any potential response to ASF and other biosecurity threats. Farmers and pig owners particularly need to be on the lookout and report any unusual symptoms or deaths of pigs to their nearest BAF office or notify the team via [email protected] or Animal Health Surveillance Number 5997. Australia in Fiji New Zealand High Commission, Suva, Fiji Read more

11.01.2022 #PHAMAPlus is pleased to have hosted members of the PNG Women in Coffee Association (#WICA) at a two-day consultative workshop in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province. The focus of the meeting was to develop a five-year strategic plan that solidifies WICA as the national platform for #women in #PNG’s #coffee sector. We’re working with WICA to develop a strategic plan that will guide the development of the organisation and strengthen support and representation of women co...ffee growers, helping to improve trade in export and domestic market. With over 6,680 members of women exporters, processors, growers, and co-operative groups, the association expects an increase in membership with the soon to be established PNG WICA Secretariat. WICA Executive Officer, Ms. Catherine Piaga said: Developing the PNG WICA Strategic Plan is a major achievement in recognition of all the contribution of the women in the coffee sector. She also acknowledged the continuing support of the Coffee Industry Corporation. The official launching of the Strategic Plan is scheduled for early 2021. Many thanks to #Australia through the #PNGAusPartnership and #NewZealand for supporting efforts of #PNGwomen in coffee!

11.01.2022 While battling the COVID-19 Pandemic, a new animal killing disease also emerged in Papua New Guinea African Swine Fever #ASF. ASF killed close to 400 pigs in Mendi in the Southern Highlands Province in March 2020, prompting an immediate response from the National Agriculture and Quarantine Inspection Authority (NAQIA). The disease kills almost all infected pigs (both domestic and wild) but does not affect humans. Strategically placed checkpoints were set up to stop the tran...sportation of possibly infected pork products. Pigs were also swabbed and tested for ASF, and experts were sent into remote villages to investigate and teach safeguarding methods. Ellencia Kingal, a Technical Officer with NAQIA, was transferred from her usual laboratory work to a field team conducting tests and analysis in remote parts of the Highlands in an effort to contain the disease and protect livelihoods of rural communities. Read more here https://phamaplus.com.au/.../asf-awareness-key-safety.../ https://phamaplus.com.au/.../asf-campaign-focus-on-women.../ #StopimASF #WomeninBiosecurity

10.01.2022 #Women are at the front line of coffee production in Papua New Guinea and are transforming the country’s coffee industry. #PHAMAPlus is proud to partner with the PNG Women in Coffee Association (WICA) to strengthen the role of women’s coffee groups and women farmers in PNG. Supported by the #PNGAusPartnership and #NewZealand, PHAMA Plus will support WICA develop its 5 Year Strategic Plan that will give guidance and direction to the association. ... This will include strengthening its representation and engagement with key government agencies, development partners, the private sector and strategic partners such as PNG Women in Agriculture and the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA). Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea New Zealand High Commission, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea DT Global

09.01.2022 More coffee farming families in PNG will be able to receive the Family Farm Teams (FFT) training that will boost opportunities for them to participate as equal players as coffee farmers, coffee processors and coffee experts. With the support of PHAMA Plus, Kosem Limited has delivered their first FFT training to Group Market Centres (GMCs) and farmers in Banz, Jiwaka Province. The objective of the training is to develop a group of trainers who can offer the FFT training direct...ly to farming families across Kosem GMCs to help communities develop their coffee gardens and other agricultural activities sustainably and productively. Two further training sessions will be held for farming families to help both women and men work together to develop skills to support their family during farm planning and development. This training will help enhance the development of coffee production in Papua New Guinea. The new trainers will become a resource within the community by contributing positively to assisting other coffee-producing communities in Jiwaka Province and the country using the techniques, skills and knowledge gained from the FFT Training. Read more on FFT > https://lnkd.in/gaHPAJW

07.01.2022 Tagio tumas to the #NewZealand High Commissioner to #SolomonIslands HE Georgina Roberts and colleagues for joining #PHAMAPlus during a visit to Cathliro and the Solomon Islands Timber Processors and Exporters Association (#SITPEA) site last week. The #PHAMAPlus team was honoured to have shown the NZ delegation its support towards the development of the #cocoa and #sawntimber sectors in the Solomon Islands through close collaboration with key partners such as #Cathliro... and #SITPEA. At Cathliro, the delegation was shown how its renowned chocolates are made using innovative #cocoa processing methods and technology. And of course, the highlight was a chocolate tasting session organised by Cathliro owner Diana Yates and her awesome team! The NZ delegation also learned of the exciting developments of the country’s sawn timber industry at the SITPEA timber yard. SITPEA Certification Manager Julius Houria highlighted their efforts pursuing international certification processes to maintain and create access to markets for sawn timber. *PHAMA Plus is an initiative supported by the Australian and New Zealand governments. #chocolate #SolomonIslands #solchoc #cocoa #agriculture #sawntimber #forestry #trade New Zealand High Commission- Honiara, Solomon Islands

05.01.2022 Hepi independens dei, ol PNG poro! Check out Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG Jon Philp's special message wishing all of PNG’s people many blessings and a wonderful 45th Independence Day. #PHAMAPlus is proud to continue supporting improved economic growth and rural livelihoods in Papua New Guinea through the #PNGAusPartnership and the #NewZealand government.

05.01.2022 Keen on learning how #foodsafety standards complement the growth of #Tonga's kava industry? #PHAMAPlus National Export Market Systems Facilitator Tonga Paula Mosa'ati speaks to Nukualofa Times on the new Tonga Kava Quality Standard and the importance of aligning #Tongan #kava production to international #foodsafety guidelines. Malo 'aupito to the #Australian and #NewZealand governments for supporting this milestone for 's kava industry through PHAMA Plus!... Read the full interview: https://nukualofatimes.tbu.to//phama-plus-hopes-standard-/ Australia in Tonga New Zealand High Commission, Nuku'alofa, Tonga

05.01.2022 Trudging up and down the hills in Papua New Guinea’s highland provinces, Elaine Kagena is helping to contain the spread of the African swine fever one of the greatest animal health threat to the country in years. As a member of PNG’s National Agriculture Quarantine Inspection Authority’s (NAQIA) biosecurity team, she is helping to prevent ASF from spreading from the declared disease areas in the PNG upper highlands to the rest of PNG. A threat which could potentially wipe o...ut close to 3.5 million pigs nationwide costing PGK12.63 billion. She works with local communities to help them better understand what causes ASF, how it spreads, and what people must do to stop further spread. This work is part of the #Australia and #NewZealand funded-Pacific Horticultural and Agricultural Market Access (PHAMA) Plus Program’s support to the fight against the pig-killing disease in PNG. Read more here https://phamaplus.com.au/.../asf-campaign-focus-on-women.../ #StopimASF #WomeninBiosecurity

04.01.2022 Josephine Inguba, an Animal Health Officer with the NAQIA - PNG Biosecurity, was moved from her clinic in Lae to be a part of a multi-faceted response team tasked to contain the further spread of #AfricanSwineFever in Papua New Guinea! With an estimated pig population of 3.5 million worth an average PGK 3,000 each, ASF with no known cure poses a PGK 9 billion threat to the economy. And in a land of over 800 languages, it was not easy to pass on the message that pig ...movement the most significant way of spreading ASF must be controlled. Read how Josephine played a key role in containing #ASF in these regions: https://phamaplus.com.au//saving-the-piggy-bank-no-limits/ #StopimASF #womeninbiosecurity

04.01.2022 #PHAMAPlus is pleased to formalise a partnership with NAQIA - PNG Biosecurity to continue supporting response efforts towards African Swine Fever (ASF) and Fall Armyworm (FAW) as well as market access in #PNG Through the support of the #PNGAusPartnership and #NewZealand, PHAMA Plus is working hard with NAQIA to deliver critical activities that respond to these #biosecurity threats, including logistics, community awareness-raising, technical and capacity building activi...ties. This collaboration includes modernizing import permitting and export certification processes at #NAQIA that will in turn facilitate market access and export of PNG agricultural and marine products. Read more https://phamaplus.com.au//phama-plus-formalises-partnersh/ #StopimASF Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea New Zealand High Commission, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

03.01.2022 A great boost for #Vanuatu cocoa! #PHAMAPlus joins in congratulating #Vanuatu for launching its first ever National Cacao Strategy, a milestone achievement for the future viability of its cocoa industry. Tankyu tumas to the #Australia & #NewZealand governments for supporting the development of the strategy through #PHAMAPlus. The Program supported the consultation and valuation of the strategy by the Department of Agriculture Vanuatu as well as the printing of booklets.... Through the support of & , PHAMA Plus continues to support improving cocoa quality and supply from Vanuatu as well as assisting cocoa exporters and producers to receive premium prices by allowing them to tap into higher quality markets. New Zealand High Commission in Vanuatu Australian High Commission, Vanuatu DT Global