BY GREGORY HAKA
Members of the Tetena Farmers Association in Na’na, East Makira Constituency, have received farming tools through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) Solomon Islands Agriculture and Rural Transformation (SIART) Programme to support and strengthen their operations.
The assistance is part of SIART’s ongoing effort to sustain and improve farming activities among rural farmers.
Association Project Manager, Francis Wehi, said the Tetena Farmers Association officially began its operations following its launch on 3 August 2025 at Na’na village, just a week after signing a grant agreement with SIART in Honiara.
He said the farming materials recently supplied to the association were part of the conditions outlined in the SIART contract agreement.
Wehi expressed sincere appreciation to the SIART Programme for its continued support, saying it demonstrates strong commitment and dedication towards empowering rural farmers.
The items distributed include; wheelbarrows, copra knives and grass cutters, all of which have now been delivered to members in their respective homes.
Wehi acknowledged that the association’s current operations remain challenging, but said he is determined to face these challenges for the benefit of the group.
He said transportation difficulties, the area’s geographical location, and limited network services are some of the main obstacles affecting communication with the SIART head office.
Despite these challenges, Wehi said the association has successfully made two shipments of copra to Honiara in recent months.
He also thanked SIART project officers in Honiara for their continued assistance and guidance.
The Tetena Farmers Association is among 19 successful farmer associations in Makira Ulawa Province that have benefited from support under the SIART Programme.
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