MAF – Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries
“To ensure overall provision of managing and advisory services for the development of Agriculture and Fisheries in Savaii”
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:
To Undertake Research, Development And Advisory Services To Improve In-Shore Fisheries, Commercial Fisheries, Aquaculture And Adoption Of Sustainable Fisheries Practices.
The Savaii Fisheries Services provides advisory roles and assist on all Fisheries Activities for the benefits of Fisheries Stakeholders and the people of Savaii.
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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
Salelologa Office
Address: MAF Office, Salelologa, SAVAII
To Undertake Research, Development And Advisory Services To Improve Crop Production For Subsistence And Commercial Producers, Processors And Marketers
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.
Salelologa Office
Address: MAF Office, Salelologa, SAVAII
To undertake research and development for the provision of advice and animal health services to improving livestock production for subsistence and commercial producers.
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.
Salelologa Office
Address: MAF Office, Salelologa, SAVAII
Email: tumema.tiai@maf.gov.ws
To Prevent Introduction Of Agricultural Pests And Diseases Entering Samoa And Control The Safe Use Of Pesticides.
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.
To provide administrative and technical support services for the Ministry of Agriculture
and Fisheries in Savaii Islands
To conduct research, provide advisory services, and undertake development on the areas of human resource management, finance, administration, asset management, and information technology in accordance with relevant legislations, policies and procedures of our Government.