The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, and Biosecurity (MALFB), in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP) and the Food Security & Agriculture Cluster (FSAC/FSL) have undertaken a four-day Kobo Toolbox training aimed at improving data collection and management for disaster response and food security assessments.

This morning marked a historic milestone for the Vanuatu Agricultural Research & Technical Center (VARTC) as it formally handed over its 2024 Annual Report to the responsible Minister, Honorable Ian Wilson.

From left to.right : 1st PA Jack Loughman, Minister Ian Wilson, DG Timothy Tumukon and Director for the Vanuatu Department of Agriculture & Rural Development Antoine Ravo.

Director General for the Ministy of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry & Biosecurity, Timothy Tumukon

Vanuatu is leading the region in food system thinking and development, with significant efforts already underway to strengthen its resilience.