The terms of references of the expertise on Coconut Production and Seeds System in the Pacific Region

The results to be achieved by the expert are as follows :

1. A training package covering, for organic and conventional systems

• Mother palm selections, nursery management and establishments of nurseries
• Farming systems (including agro-forestry) technologies as a means of optimising land use, enhance multi-cropping

2. Implement a regional train the trainers workshop covering all relevant aspects of  Coconut Production and Seeds System in the Pacific Region

3. Design and implement public private seed supply systems in 7 PICs (selected in conjunction with SPC, materials/inputs provided outside of this contract)

Detailed terms of references are available here. The purpose of the expertise is as follows: To promote rejuvenation and replanting of senile coconut plantations using adapted coconut varieties by training extension, research staffs and farmers on mother palm selections, nursery management and support for establishment of pilot nurseries. This will be carried out back to back with the promotion of farming systems (including agro-forestry) technologies as a means of optimizing land use, enhance multi-cropping in contrast to mono-cropping and improving livelihood opportunities for farming households including rural women.