BY JOHN HOUANIHAU
Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) and Solomon Tobacco have joined forces to strengthen food security and community livelihoods through a major vegetable seedling distribution initiative in Honiara.
More than 35,000 vegetable seedlings were delivered to communities in and around the capital during the last week of May and the first week of June 2026, KGA said in a statement.
The distribution targeted households in New Zealand Camp, LDA at Betikama, and Burns Creek.
The seedlings include Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, pumpkins, corn, eggplants, beans, lettuce, and peppers.
According to KGA, over 10,000 seedlings were distributed at New Zealand Camp in the Henderson area, another 10,000 at LDA in Betikama, and more than 15,000 at Burns Creek.
Deliveries were carried out on 27 May and 2 June.
KGA said the partnership aims to help families improve household nutrition and create opportunities for small-scale income generation through the sale of surplus produce.
“The idea behind this initiative is to help communities have enough food for household consumption and potentially produce surplus for sale through proper and fair distribution within the communities,” KGA said.
The association acknowledges Solomon Tobacco’s support and commitment to community development.
“Together, we continue to promote agriculture-based solutions that build resilience and improve livelihoods,” the statement said.
KGA is known for promoting sustainable farming practices and local food production across Solomon Islands.
Photo credit: Kastom Gaden Association
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