By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 13, 2026) – Palau is facing a high risk of unusually dry conditions beginning in September, with a strong El Niño expected to intensify and persist into early 2027, according to the latest Early Action Rainfall Watch. The rainfall outlook gives Palau a very high chance of very dry […]
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Taiwan Technical Mission, PCAA, and JICA Join Forces for Historic School Chef Cooking Competition
In a landmark trilateral collaboration, the Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM), in partnership with the Palau Community Action Agency (PCAA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), hosted the nation’s first-ever “School Chef Cooking Competition” on July 28, 2026. The event aimed to elevate the quality of school meals and promote the integration of locally grown […]
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Palau strengthens response to animal diseases that can spread to people
Workshop highlights farm safety, early detection and stronger national response By: Telbakes Yano KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau is stepping up efforts to protect farmers, families and communities from diseases that can pass from animals to people. From April 20 to 23, the Bureau of Agriculture joined national partners in a workshop focused on […]
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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 […]