Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Savaii Operation
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“To ensure overall provision of managing and advisory services for the development of Agriculture and Fisheries in Savaii”
About
US
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Savaii’s Organizational Structure remains to its original plan except for new ACEO Position who will be overseeing and managed the whole operation of Savaii covering three (3) Technical Divisions Crops, Animal Production and Health and Fisheries. Other Sub services include Quarantine, Corporate , World Bank Funded Project (SAFPROM) and Chinese funded project . (SCATAP). A total of 42 staff are currently employed under the operation including Salelologa ,Salailua, Asau and Sasina. Further details provided below:
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OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
To undertake research, development and advisory services to improve in-shore fisheries, commercial fisheries, aquaculture and adoption of sustainable fisheries practices.
OUR
SERVICES
The Savaii Fisheries Services provides advisory roles and assist on all Fisheries Activities for the benefits of Fisheries Stakeholders and the people of Savaii.
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The Savaii Staff work closely with communities on the Community Based Fisheries Management Program. The program was initiated in 1995 with it purpose to replenish inshore depleted fisheries resources and promote community involvement and ownership of responsible fisheries resources.
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The Savaii Staff also carried out inshore activities such as market landing surveys and provide assistance to all inshore activities such as fish reserves monitoring, and sustainable use of Fisheries resources.
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- In addition, the Savaii Staff also involved in offshore activities such as market landings surveys, and also assist on other activities such as FAD deployment and monitoring, and operation of the Ice making machine.
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- he Savaii Staff also provide advisory roles on community giant clams farm and tilapia farms on grow out methods techniques and we also responsible for the monitoring of these commodities.
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Furthermore, the Savaii Staff carry out surveillance and enforcement operation targeting noncompliance under Fisheries Regulations and the preparation of case files for prosecution from the result of enforcement operation.
OUR TEAM
Get In touch
51364 ext 604
Salelologa Office
Address MAF Office, Salelologa
58113
Asau Office
Address MAF Office, Asau
Email mamoe.malolo@maf.gov.ws
CROPS
SAVAII
OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
To undertake research, development and advisory services to improve crop production for subsistence and commercial producers, processors and marketers
our services
Welcome to the Crops Division of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) in Savaii. Our service include improvement on development and multiplication of priority Crops such as Root crops, Plantation crops, Tree crops Vegetables and Fruit Tree Crops in order to sustain production for enhancement of the livelihoods of the people of Samoa and for Export markets.
Secondly, is to provide advisory services to improve and sustain Potential crops production for the benefit of subsistence and commercial ventures.
The Crops Division aligns its work within the Government’s Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2008-2012 for “Improved Quality of Life for All”. The Division’s role is to undertake research to improve food production and security and crops sustainability. Three main sections carry out specific functions known as Research, Development and Advisory.
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51395 ext 601
Salelologa Office
Address MAF Office, Salelologa
58030
Asau Office
Address MAF Office, Asau
Email: seluia.afaese@maf.gov.ws
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animal health production division
output description
To undertake research and development for the provision of advice and animal health services to improving livestock production for subsistence and commercial producers.
about us
APHD Savaii is a subdivision of Animal Production and Health Division which is under the control and supervision of ACEO – APHD and ACEO – MAF Savaii. It consist of 4 core section including Animal Health Vet Services, Animal Production, Research and Farm Developments and Utility all our activities is driven and accumulated by the following staff and all participated in all core areas as exist in our Savaii base.
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51050 ext 306
Salelologa Office
Address MAF Office, Salelologa
Email: tumema.tiai@maf.gov.ws
58030
Asau Office
Address MAF Office, Asau
Email: uga.ioane@maf.gov.ws
Quarantine Division and Regulation Services
about us
Talofa lava, and a warm welcome to our website on the Island of Savaii.
Samoa Quarantine Service (SQS) based at Salelologa Head Quarters have played a vital role ensuring proper Notification and Enforcement of Policies and Regulations that Savaii producers and Exporters shall be dealing and complying with.
Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF), and the Biosecurity Act 2005 mandates our work, where we prevent or control the introduction and spread of pests and diseases that could cause significant damage to human beings, animals, plants and other aspects of the environment or economic activities.
We are also responsible for assisting exporters of primary produce by providing market access opportunities and government-to-government certification for these products.
The Registrar of Pesticides ensures that only registered pesticides are available and in use in Samoa, hence, all imported pesticides must be registered.
The SQS operates a twenty-four-hour, seven-days-a-week service, maintaining a presence at key points in Savaii Salelologa Wharf for entry of biosecurity risk goods – seaports, cargo depots and the mail centre at Apia.
The SQS works in tandem with other inspection agencies at the border (Immigration, Customs and Health) for a whole-of-government approach to border protection.
We have a wonderful environment, and unique unspoiled way of life, and we are proud to protect it.
Help Us to Protect Samoa from Exotic Pests and Diseases.
OUTPUT DESCRIPTION
To prevent introduction of agricultural pests and diseases entering Samoa and control the safe use of pesticides.
CORPORATE SERVICE DIVISION
OUTPUT DESCRIPTION:
To provide administrative and technical support services for the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries in Savaii Islands