Delegates back cattle and goat farms, while critics point to lack of research, past failures, and questions over sustainability By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (April 30, 2026)– Last week, delegates passed a resolution urging President Whipps and the Agriculture, Fisheries, and Environment Ministry (MAFE) “to establish a cattle and livestock farm, primarily cows and […]
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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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Resilient Roots: In Palau, Women Scale the Taro Value Chain to Build Businesses and Food Security
Project Result / Case Study/Asian Development Bank 06 March 2026 https://www.adb.org/results/resilient-roots-palau-women-scale-taro-value-chain-build-businesses-food-security Taro farming by women in Palau is under threat due to a changing climate, putting food security and cultural traditions at risk. ADB and local partners are supporting women taro farmers to adapt and strengthen their livelihoods, providing climate-resilient seedlings, training on dryland farming, […]
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From Farm to Lunch Tray: Taiwan-Run Farm in Palau Inspires Kids to Grow and Eat Local
Hands-on harvests, nutrition lessons and school partnerships encourage healthier diets and stronger food security. By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “When kids actually step into the fields and see how vegetables grow, it changes their perspective,” said Elena, manager of a Taiwan-run farm driving Palau’s fight against imported junk food. Her operation is turning elementary […]