Cook Islands Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2018 - Sustainable Agriculture for Agribusiness Development in the Cook Islands -Poet.com
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This document discusses organic agriculture and its principles in the Pacific region. It introduces Organic Pasifika, which promotes organic agriculture through coordination, information sharing, and capacity building among its 50 member organizations across 17 Pacific Island countries. Organic agriculture relies on ecological processes rather than chemical inputs, combines tradition and innovation, and promotes fairness and health for people and the environment. The document outlines various organic farming techniques used in countries like Fiji, Cook Islands, and Solomon Islands and discusses organic certification and market development efforts in the region.
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Cook Islands Agritourism Policy Setting Workshop 2018 - Sustainable Agriculture for Agribusiness Development in the Cook Islands -Poet.com
- 1. Sustainable Agriculture for Agritoursim Development in the Cook Islands
- 2. Who we are Peak body for organic agriculture in the region 50 member organizations in 17 PICS Housed in Pacific Community – a public private partnership Our Mission Through coordination, Information sharing, networking, capacity building and establishing a regional certification scheme; grow the organic and ethical trade movement and contribute to a resilient, sustainable and healthy Pacific Island region
- 3. What is organic agriculture? • Organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. • It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions, rather than the use of inputs with adverse effects. • Organic agriculture combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved. It is principles based.
- 4. Principles of Organic Agriculture • Health – organic agriculture sustains and enhances health of soil, plants, animals, people and planet as one and indivisible.
- 5. Ecology – organic agriculture is based on living ecological systems and cycles, works with them, emulate them and help sustain them. Principles of Organic Agriculture
- 6. Fairness – organic agriculture builds on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities. Principles of Organic Agriculture
- 7. Care – organic agriculture is managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment Principles of Organic Agriculture Photo Credit: Stop OGM Pacifique
- 8. Culture and traditions – Pacific organic agriculture recognises the value of contributions from traditional agriculture and Pacific cultures Principles of Organic Agriculture
- 9. Our Contacts Web site: www.organicpasifika.com Face Book Page: Organic Pasifika Email: Poetcom@spc.int Stephenh@spc.int
- 10. Pacific Organics in Numbers
- 11. Organic Policy • Development of the Pacific Organic Standard • Development of the Pacific Organic Tourism & Hospitality Standard • Development of the Pacific Organic Policy Tool Kit • Vanuatu and Fiji National Organic Policy
- 13. POETComs actions to facilitate access to Certification & Brand development • Pacific Organic Guarantee System Development of Pacific Organic Standard • Suits local conditions • Fair trade component Partner Certification Bodies Local Auditors Organic Pasifika Marks
- 14. • Participatory Guarantee Systems Low cost Focus on farmer empowerment, capacity building and organisation Prepares small holders for entering markets of PGS. Local Market Development -meeting local needs, including tourism and preparing for export-
- 16. Fiji Use of mucuna for nitrogen fixing and weed control, increases biomass Use of biobrew for weed control during crop cycle
- 17. Cook Islands Use of recycled cardboard for weed and evaporation control Commercial composting
- 18. Agroforestry – Tanna Coffee
- 19. Solomon Islands: Zai na Tina Organic Farm, commercial vegetable farm, utilising same land for 20 years
- 20. 2. Mulching soil surface 1. Using composts as fertilizer 3. Minimum tillage 4. Cover cropping/Green manuring 5. Keeping farm residues on beds 6. Inter-cropping 7. Crop Rotation 8. Tree legumes as nutrient pumps 9. Encourage soil biology Organic Farming Technologies
- 21. Cropping system
- 22. Tikitaveka Growers Association Cook Islands
- 23. TGA Cooks….
- 25. Evaluating Biochar Production methods and its effectiveness
- 26. Soil improvement study: Charcoal/Coconut Husk Amendment
- 27. Fish waste Cooks, Niue and New Cal
- 28. What inputs can be used in Organic Farms using the Pacific Organic Standard? POETCom – Standard & Certification Committee (SCC) BIO GRO - NZ NASAA – Australia BIO AGRICERT - EU New Application to join POETCom SCC ECOCERT – French -EU ACO - Australian ONE CERT – US
- 39. USA Organics
- 43. EU Organics
- 44. EU Organics
- 45. Natura Kuki Airani IFAD funding and partnership with MAF • 10 Rarotonga Farmers archived organic certification – Members present • Others on waiting list – including Vanilla etc • Capacity of NKA to carry out PGS Organic Certification • Establishment of an Organic Nursery with correctional facility
- 46. Challenges of NKA • Sustainability of NKA • Organic Production know how and experience • Market and promotion • Integrity of the guarantee system • Development of the NKA Strategic Plan • Business Training for NKA
- 48. Organic Science to prove status Soil Testing for Heavy metals. Lead, Cadmium, Zink, Chromium, Arsenic, Mercury, Silver, Aluminium, Selenium, Nickel Product testing for pesticide residues – if required by regulated organic markets – US, China, Japan, EU – and local markets
- 49. Organics and ethical trade: the key contributor to sustaining our cultures and communities; improving farmer livelihoods, people’s health and the environment in the Pacific.
Editor's Notes
- This principle points out that the health of individuals and communities cannot be separated from the health of ecosystems - healthy soils produce healthy crops that foster the health of animals and people. Health is the wholeness and integrity of living systems. It is not simply the absence of illness, but the maintenance of physical, mental, social and ecological well-being. Immunity, resilience and regeneration are key characteristics of health. The role of Organic Agriculture, whether in farming, processing, distribution, or consumption, is to sustain and enhance the health of ecosystems and organisms from the smallest in the soil to human beings. In particular, organic agriculture is intended to produce high quality, nutritious food that contributes to preventive health care and well-being. In view of this it should avoid the use of fertilizers, pesticides, animal drugs and food additives that may have adverse health effects.
- Organic Agriculture should be based on living ecological systems and cycles, work with them, emulate them and help sustain them. This principle roots Organic Agriculture within living ecological systems. It states that production is to be based on ecological processes, and recycling. Nourishment and well-being are achieved through the ecology of the specific production environment. For example, in the case of crops this is the living soil; for animals it is the farm ecosystem; for fish and marine organisms, the aquatic environment. Organic farming, pastoral and wild harvest systems should fit the cycles and ecological balances in nature. These cycles are universal but their operation is site-specific. Organic management must be adapted to local conditions, ecology, culture and scale. Inputs should be reduced by reuse, recycling and efficient management of materials and energy in order to maintain and improve environmental quality and conserve resources. Organic Agriculture should attain ecological balance through the design of farming systems, establishment of habitats and maintenance of genetic and agricultural diversity. Those who produce, process, trade, or consume organic products should protect and benefit the common environment including landscapes, climate, habitats, biodiversity, air and water.
- Organic Agriculture should build on relationships that ensure fairness with regard to the common environment and life opportunities. Fairness is characterized by equity, respect, justice and stewardship of the shared world, both among people and in their relations to other living beings. This principle emphasizes that those involved in Organic Agriculture should conduct human relationships in a manner that ensures fairness at all levels and to all parties - farmers, workers, processors, distributors, traders and consumers. Organic Agriculture should provide everyone involved with a good quality of life, and contribute to food sovereignty and reduction of poverty. It aims to produce a sufficient supply of good quality food and other products. This principle insists that animals should be provided with the conditions and opportunities of life that accord with their physiology, natural behavior and well-being. Natural and environmental resources that are used for production and consumption should be managed in a way that is socially and ecologically just and should be held in trust for future generations. Fairness requires systems of production, distribution and trade that are open and equitable and account for real environmental and social costs.
- Organic Agriculture should be managed in a precautionary and responsible manner to protect the health and well-being of current and future generations and the environment. Organic Agriculture is a living and dynamic system that responds to internal and external demands and conditions. Practitioners of Organic Agriculture can enhance efficiency and increase productivity, but this should not be at the risk of jeopardizing health and well-being. Consequently, new technologies need to be assessed and existing methods reviewed. Given the incomplete understanding of ecosystems and agriculture, care must be taken. This principle states that precaution and responsibility are the key concerns in management, development and technology choices in Organic Agriculture. Science is necessary to ensure that Organic Agriculture is healthy, safe and ecologically sound. However, scientific knowledge alone is not sufficient. Practical experience, accumulated wisdom and traditional and indigenous knowledge offer valid solutions, tested by time. Organic Agriculture should prevent significant risks by adopting appropriate technologies and rejecting unpredictable ones, such as genetic engineering. Decisions should reflect the values and needs of all who might be affected, through transparent and participatory processes.