Arno Farm: Replanting for Self-Reliance
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Date
1993-10-15
Authors
Finney, Kevin
Laukon, Alexander
Marshall Islands. Ministry of Resources and Development
University of Oregon. Micronesia and South Pacific Program
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University of Oregon, Micronesia and South Pacific Program
Abstract
The Marshall Islands, once self sufficient in food production, have become
dependent on imported foods. In addition to the economic problems created by this
situation, the Marshallese people suffer a high incidence of malnutrition and diet-related
diseases.
In an effort to address these problems, the Ministry of R&D, Agriculture Division
has developed its Replanting for Self-Reliance Program with the following goals:
• Promote opportunities for increased production of basic staple crops.
• Promote higher yielding varieties of root crops and improved fruit tree varieties.
• Provide training and technical assistance in the crop scheme.
Description
iii, 42 p. "Project undertaken by: the Ministry of Resources and Development, Republic of the Marshall Islands, with technical assistance from: the University of Oregon Micronesia and South Pacific Program."
Keywords
Food crops -- Marshall Islands -- Case studies, Crop improvement -- Marshall Islands -- Case studies, Agriculture -- Marshall Islands -- Planning, Agriculture -- Marshall Islands -- Arno Atoll, Farms, Small -- Marshall Islands -- Arno Atoll