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Solomon Islands



Public Sector

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock

Department of Extension and Training
  • facilitates, develops and implements national agriculture development programmes,
  • champions the use of participatory approaches to extension
  • facilitates the operations of provincial agriculture training centres (in collaboration with provincial authorities),
  • community-based training is offered in collaboration with non-governmental organisations, rural training centres, and other community-based organisations.
  • plays a significant role in facilitating the National Rural Rice Development Programme, the National Oil Palm Development Programme, the Coconut and Cocoa Rehabilitation programmes, and the Rural Development Programme Component 2. (which includes the goal of establishing National Agriculture Information System) 
(retrieved from http://www.spc.int,5/18/2011)


Public Research Institutions with Extension Unit

University-based Extension

Semi-autonomous Governmental Extension Organizations

Non-Governmental Organizations

  • The Taiwan Technical Mission (TTM) is helping to improve productivity in rice, vegetables, ornamental plants and small livestock. These activities are coordinated closely by the Department of Extension and Training. The National Rice Development with TTM began in 1983 with the successful establishment of demonstration farms. TTM, which is based at King George Farm, is now closely involved in the Provisional Rice Expansion Programme, with eight demonstration sites set up in nine provinces. Two other rice development projects are currently being developed.
  • Australian Agency for International Development: provides funding for the Rural Development Support Project and the Cocoa Livelihood Improvement Programme.
(retrieved from http://www.spc.int,5/18/2011)

Farmer Based Organizations


Private Sector Organizations or Firms

Related Resources

National Agriculture and Livestock Policy for 2009–2014.

During the  Solomon Islands Extension Conference (September 8, 2010) extension officers named several challenges to the efficient delivery of services and to their roles as facilitators and trainers:

  • poor communication linkages between the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock headquarters and the provinces,
  • delays in the release of funds that affect work efficiency,
  • the lack of operational guidelines for field activities,
  • the lack of proper offices and staff accommodation,
  • unreliable transport (e.g. outboard motors, canoes, motor-bikes, vehicles),
  • lack of extension information. 
To increase efficiency the department encourages out-sourcing service providers as an alternative approach. (retrieved from http://www.spc.int,5/18/2011)