The Role of Agriculture Production in Future Planning
Agriculture production plays a crucial role in future planning by enhancing food security, supporting rural livelihoods, and driving economic development. With over 80% of the population engaged in agriculture in Vanuatu, initiatives like the Overarching Productive Sector Policy aim to ensure sustainability, resilience, and equitable social outcomes. The vision for the future focuses on creating a well-coordinated and resilient productive sector that meets the needs of a growing population while preserving natural resources and traditional practices.
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PROGRAM DAY 2 Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Director Antoine Ravo, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fisheries and Biosecurity
Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Laying the groundwork for the new Overarching Productive Sector Policy Role of Agriculture: Food Security, Rural Livelihoods and Economic Development Over 80% of percentage of the population are involved in agricultural production Kava is currently the biggest domestic export commodity for Vanuatu (66% of domestic export in Q3 2023, estimated to reach 4 Billion vatu for 2023 (VCCI report) Q3 2023) Food security increasingly important with natural disasters, Climate Change and increasing cost of living (The impact of the twin cyclones Kevin and Judy on the productive sector was valued at 113.2 billion Vatu (TC Kevin and TC Judy PDNA report 2023)) Terms of Trade Cost of Food Imports are high ( Food and live animal products 16.4% of total imports for home consumption in 2023; over 1 Billion vatu of rice (VNSO Q3 QSI 2023))
Vanuatu National Policy Hierarchy Key national policies, productive sector policies and strategies
Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Laying the groundwork for the new Overarching Productive Sector Policy Vision for the Future : OPSP 2020-2030 A well-coordinated, robust and resilient productive sector with good access to arable land and rich marine and forest resources which will sustainably supply the food and kastom needs of a growing populationin both urban and rural areas by building on traditional practices and protecting our natural environment. This will be achieved through a substantial increase in primary production, processing and value-adding there will be good jobs and income ensuring social and gender equity and wellbeing for all.
Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Laying the groundwork for the new Overarching Productive Sector Policy 2. Priorities
Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Laying the groundwork for the new Overarching Productive Sector Policy Policy Priorities Commercialization: oAgriculture Permit System o Mechanisation o Public-Private Partnerships Farm Inputs, Machinery, Technical Support Decentralisation: Agri-Business Hubs in the Provinces Value Chain Approach
Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Laying the groundwork for the new Overarching Productive Sector Policy Human Resources and Innovation Skilled Workforce: o Government: Ministerial Restructure and HDR planning o Private Sector: Value-addition, Business Development, Access to Credit, Reintegration Framework Agriculture Research and Development (VARTC): Improved genetics, resilient varieties, agricultural water, animal feed, integrated farming
Session 7: What is the role of agriculture production in planning for the future? Laying the groundwork for the new Overarching Productive Sector Policy Collaboration Connectivity o Wharves o Feeder Roads o ICT Energy oSolar oHydro
