PAFPNet Discussion queries have been maintained as a function of the PAPP program, which concludes in June 2018. We hope that revisions of the SPC Land Resources Division IT system will include PAFPNet after this date.
Your membership to PAFPNet is highly valued and we do appreciate any feedback or comments you may relay to the network.
The e-Discussions (mostly running between 2014-2018) provide useful insights into members' needs and challenges. They provide direction for follow-up activities.
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Consolidated Responses for the PAFPNet Discussion for the month of May/June 2015
Date: 20/05/2015 – 19/06/2015
"Linking Farmers to the Tourism Market"
The PAFPNet topic for the months of May/June, "Linking Farmers to the Tourism Market" focused on questions that highlighted key problem areas affecting the connection between producers and hoteliers in the tourism industry, as well as methods to strengthen this link. This discussion topic was initiated with the objective of providing assistance, paired with a concrete dialogue outline to help close the gap between producers and buyers in the tourism market during the Pacific Agriculture Policy Project (PAPP) funded Pacific Community Agritourism Week held in June 2015.
Consolidated Responses for the PAFPNet Discussion for the month of April 2015
Date: 07/04/2015 – 27/04/2015
"Livestock Production in the Changing Environment of Pacific Islanders"
The PAFPNet topic for the month of April, "Livestock Production in the Changing Environment of Pacific Islanders", focused on two questions on livestock development in the Pacific region. The two questions highlighted the key constraints of livestock production in the Pacific with suggested solutions to address the challenges. The key objective of this query was to encourage stakeholder participation towards the improvement of national livestock production.
Consolidated Responses for the PAFPNet Discussion for the month of March 2015
Date: 10/03/2015 – 27/03/2015
"Vulnerability of Pacific Agriculture and Forestry to Climate Change"
The PAFPNet topic for the month of March, "Vulnerability of Pacific Agriculture and Forestry to Climate Change" modelled five questions for the discussion forum. Each question encompassed similar responses in relation to the stability of agriculture and forestry to the change in the climatic state. Members of the network discussed both the positive and negative impacts of climate change on land produce and various ways to incorporate traditional knowledge and practices. Additionally, PAFPNet associates mentioned the importance of climate information being simplified and translated for both subsistence and commercial farmers.
Consolidated Responses for the PAFPNet Discussion for the month of February 2015
Date: 05/02/2015 – 23/02/2015
“Animal Welfare”
The PAFPNet topic for the month of February, “Animal Welfare” emphasized four questions that triggered a constructive discussion among the network members. From the discussion feedback, Animal Welfare had been highlighted as an area lacking perception and full awareness. Hindrances, benefits and promotional ideas were examined regarding the notion of implementing animal welfare practices. This discussion topic provided a clear platform of actions that must be taken in order to achieve effective enforcement of animal welfare in the region.
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