Samoa Celebrates World Food and Animal Day 2023
Mr. Temba Kalua, UN Resident Coordinator, addressing the audience on the theme of World Food Day 2023.
19/10/2023
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MAF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) joined forces today to commemorate FAO World Food and Animal Day 2023 and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries' Open Day. It is the first time in the country that these two events have been honored simultaneously, with the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries in the forefront of promoting local food production and food security in Samoa.
The day-long commemoration in Samoa began with an enlightening series of talks highlighting the initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and FAO, all aligned with this year's World Food Day theme. These discussions brought to light the pivotal connection between water management and food security, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts.
The event also featured a vibrant exhibition of stalls and the distribution of planting materials, pig fencing, and grab bags to celebrate World Food and Animal Day 2023. Honorable Laauli Leuatea Polataivao Fosi, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, and Mr. Temba Kalua, UN Resident Coordinator in Samoa, both delivered insightful speeches at the event.