SOLOMONS: 700 pregnant cows to rebuild cattle industry

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Updated October 18, 2007 16:17:19

Taiwan is pouring millions of dollars into Solomon Islands to rebuild the country's cattle industry. The plan to introduce 700 pregnant cows from Australia is expected to happen before Christmas.

Presenter: Sonja Heydeman
Speakers: Alfred Maesulia, Solomon Islands Undersecretary to the Minister of Agriculture; Ken Lai, acting Taiwanese Ambassador to Solomon Islands

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