Samoa leading fruit charge to NZ
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A Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) advisor for the Pacific says other Island countries could follow Samoa's lead in getting more fresh fruit and vegetables into the New Zealand market.
Niu FM reports New Zealand officials are currently providing assistance to Samoa to meet quarantine requirements for oranges, limes, chilies and tomatoes.
The Ministry of Agriculture's new senior advisor for the Pacific, Viliami Sakava, says Samoa is setting the benchmark in meeting bio security requirements with its use of heat treatment for insects.
