Development of the Agriculture sector has been the top priority of the national government over the years. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy and with more than 80% of the population depending on this sector, there is huge potential to engage in commercial farming. Traditionally projects like cocoa and coconut farming had immensely contributed to the Gross Domestic Product and more recently the oil palm.

Recently the national government is encouraging cattle and rice farming in a hope to reduce dependencies on imports. So far more than 10 cattle projects has been identified and various communities have received assistance on how to develop and plant rice.

Huge investment opportunities exist in this sector especially in areas of commercial farming and down stream processing of available agricultural products. Land is available for commercial planting of oil palm, cocoa and coconut. Also cattle, piggery and poultry farming is viable given the growing demand of these products locally. As a priority sector, the national government is committed to assist investors both local and foreign in terms of providing investment incentives for their business and for the growth of this sector.

To know more about opportunities in this sector, please send your query to the Permanent Secretary of the Department of Agriculture.

Contacts

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
PO G13 Honiara

Ph:27987/22143