Isabel Province is involved in taking the lead in the introduction and production of exotic but lucrative agriculture crops that is coffee and kava to name a few.
These words were expressed by the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Connelly Sandakabatu during the farewell function held for him and the delegation following a visit to the province last week.
“Isabel is also leading other provinces in terms of rice production in 2009,” he said.
Mr Sandakabatu said so far 85 hectares of yielding estimated at 255 tonnes valued at $3.8million was produced by the province so far.
He added agriculture in the Solomon Islands remains vital to the country’s economy social prosperity.
“Agricultural products represent 24.2 percent of the national export.”
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 03:52
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