AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCocoa Processing: Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands has received a UK-funded chocolate machine to boost local processing and exports. The social enterprise works with more than 1,000 farmers. Infrastructure Skills: Australia-backed workshops are helping contractors and government staff improve project planning; the programme has trained more than 500 people. Energy Costs: SolTuna uses about 430,000 litres of fuel monthly, squeezing margins at its Noro export plant. Fuel now makes up 67% of Solomon Power’s operating costs, while diesel generates 97% of its electricity. Transport: Piling is advancing on Honiara port’s International Berth 1 upgrade, a key investment in moving cargo and essential supplies. Agriculture: The Dodo Creek rice trial has reached its first harvest, while cocoa and piggery training aim to lift production and rural incomes.
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