By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Ngerbeched youth and community members rolled up their sleeves for Earth Week, planting fruit trees at Taoch ra Ngetkedam on April 18 in a partnership that promises shade, fresh produce and a stronger sense of shared stewardship. The effort united staff from the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA)-Division of Horticulture […]
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BOA interns support farmers, strengthen data tracking under ADB program
JFPR-funded initiative advances food security and outreach through August 2026 By: Telbakes Yano (BOA Intern) April 13, 2026 — The Asian Development Bank (ADB), through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR), is supporting the Bureau of Agriculture (BOA) by funding two interns, Telbakes Yano and Yolanda Kloulubak, under its […]
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Palau’s ‘Laundry to Landscape’ Taps Greywater Goldmine for Climate-Proof Farms
Turn everyday laundry into irrigation: Palau pilots low-cost greywater systems to boost food security, conserve water, and climate-proof island agriculture By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Divert 25-50 gallons of water per load of laundry directly into your landscape!” Jodean Remengesau, director of the Bureau of Agriculture, champions this simple hack as a game-changer for […]
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Palau Launches Youth Farming Workshop to Tackle Aging Agriculture Workforce
Hands-on training connects students to sustainable farming skills and future food security By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “What makes this workshop truly pivotal is its focus on bridging the generational gap,” said Elena, director of the Taiwan Technical Mission farm, showing the efforts to draw young people into Palau’s aging agricultural sector. The Ministry […]