The Solomon Islands, an archipelago in the South Pacific, have a humid tropical climate and diverse terrain that favor the cultivation of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) over temperate crops like common potato .
Sweet potato is a staple food across the islands and is widely grown in home gardens, smallholder farms, and communal plots, often intercropped with other root crops and vegetables. Major production occurs on the larger islands such as Guadalcanal, Malaita, Makira, and Isabel.
Supporting agricultural development in the country, the Kukum Agricultural Research Station serves as the primary research facility, conducting crop trials, varietal evaluations, and farmer training programs with a strong focus on improving sweet potato productivity and promoting sustainable farming practices.
Agricultural Statistics for solomon-islands
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