Chinese Government provides RMB 14.5 million grant for Phase 1 of the China-Samoa Agricultural Demonstration Farm Project (Linked to Project ID#49190, #61281, #61282)

In 2010, the Chinese Government reportedly provided an RMB 14.5 million grant to the Government of Samoa for Phase 1 of the China-Samoa Agricultural Demonstration Farm Project. The purpose of Phase 1 was to establish a 10-acre demonstration farm at the Nuu (Nu’u) Research Station on Talimatau Road in Vaitele and showcase agricultural technologies that can be used by farmers. The ultimate aim of the project was to improve local farmers' earnings and enhance food security by reducing reliance on imported foods and encouraging the transfer and adoption of modern and more effective agricultural practices to village farmers. Hunan Provincial Agricultural Foreign Economic Cooperation Center was the contractor responsible for implementation. Phase 1 ended reached completion right before Phase 2 began on June 1, 2012.

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Staff Note 1: This project is also known as Phase 1 of the Samoa-China Agricultural Technical Aid Project (SCATAP), Phase 1 of the Samoa-China Agriculture Development Demonstration Farm Project, the First Phase of the China Samoa Agricultural Technical Cooperation Project, Phase 1 of the Vegetable Garden Project, and the Agriculture Station at Faleatai Project. The Chinese project title is 中国援萨第一期农业项目. Staff Note 2: This project initially consisted of four phases, all of which are complete. Project ID#49231 captures Phase 1. Project ID#49190 captures Phase 2. Project ID#61281 captures Phase 3. Project ID#61282 captures Phase 4. Phase 5 is now underway.

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