The nation's orchid industry could be taking the next step in expansion with a little help from Japan. A new innovative technique could have local orchid growers looking at exporting the flora to Japan and other countries.
Japanese ornamental horticultural company Akabira Orchid successfully progressed an SDGs Business Needs Confirmation Survey in Samoa, assessing the feasibility of establishing a new industry using plant tissue culture and orchid cultivation techniques.
The team conducted the survey from 15 July to 19 July, focused on leveraging Samoa's natural potential for the production and sale of Phalaenopsis orchids.
Akabira Orchid's involvement in Samoa dates back to 2015, with significant activities through the JICA Partnership Program (JPP) from 2019 to 2024. The JPP leverages Japanese local expertise for international cooperation, developing projects that contribute to social and economic development at the grassroots level.
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