For the very first time, the community of Tathi in Central Province successfully received Simple Food Processing Training from 25th–28th March.
This activity was delivered by Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) in partnership with Plan International under the Y3CER Project, marking an important step towards strengthening community skills, nutrition, and livelihood opportunities.
👏 The training was warmly received, with participants expressing their appreciation and enthusiasm for learning new techniques that can support household income and food security.
📍 We are pleased to share that more trainings are planned to follow after the Easter break, continuing our commitment to building resilient and self-reliant communities.
🙏 KGA would like to sincerely thank the communities of Nagotano, Kombuana, and Tathi for your openness, support, and for taking the time to participate in this important initiative. Your cooperation makes this work possible.
🌱 Together, we continue to grow stronger communities through knowledge, partnership, and shared commitment.
#kga #PlanInternational #y3cerproject #FoodProcessing
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About KGA
About KGA
Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) is an indigenous non-profit organisation (a charitable trust) working with Solomon Island communities to improve their food security.
‘Kastom Gaden’ is a Solomons Pijin language term meaning ‘customary gardening’
‘Kastom Gaden’ is a Solomons Pijin language term meaning ‘customary gardening’
About PMN
About PMN
The Planting Materials Network (PMN) provides Solomon Island farmers the opportunity to exchange seeds and planting materials, agricultural knowledge and techniques, and to participate in training activities run by staff and other farmers.
Membership of PMN is available.
Membership of PMN is available.
What we do
What we do
Kastom Gaden Association provides services to strengthen village-based food production and food security in Solomon Islands. We use practical, participatory approaches that enable villagers to develop their own solutions to improving household food security and their village-based agriculture economy.
Our projects
Our projects
Over the more than two and a half decades since its inception, KGA has implemented and been involved in a diversity of projects addressing the food security and the agricultural productivity of Solomon Island villages. View:
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Through the strong partnership between Oxfam Solomon Islands and Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) under the AHP Project, KGA successfully carried out a series of activities from 10th–20th March across three communities in Malaita (Buma & Ailau) and Guadalcanal (Komuvaulu).
📍 Buma & Ailau Communities
The following activities were delivered:
Agriculture Refresher Training
Simple Food Processing Training
Distribution of 2 new nucleus beehive boxes to support beekeeping and livelihoods
📍 Komuvaulu Community
Establishment of a Model Farm
Agriculture Training
Simple Food Processing Training
These activities aim to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable farming practices within our partner communities.
🙏 We would like to sincerely thank the communities of Buma, Ailau, and Komuvaulu for their ongoing commitment, participation, and support throughout the years. Your dedication continues to inspire the work we do.
🌿 KGA remains committed to walking alongside our communities, building resilience, and creating lasting impact. We wish you all the very best as you continue to apply the knowledge and skills gained.
#KGA #OxfamSolomonIslands #AHPProject #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityDevelopment #FoodSecurity
📍 Buma & Ailau Communities
The following activities were delivered:
Agriculture Refresher Training
Simple Food Processing Training
Distribution of 2 new nucleus beehive boxes to support beekeeping and livelihoods
📍 Komuvaulu Community
Establishment of a Model Farm
Agriculture Training
Simple Food Processing Training
These activities aim to strengthen food security, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable farming practices within our partner communities.
🙏 We would like to sincerely thank the communities of Buma, Ailau, and Komuvaulu for their ongoing commitment, participation, and support throughout the years. Your dedication continues to inspire the work we do.
🌿 KGA remains committed to walking alongside our communities, building resilience, and creating lasting impact. We wish you all the very best as you continue to apply the knowledge and skills gained.
#KGA #OxfamSolomonIslands #AHPProject #SustainableAgriculture #CommunityDevelopment #FoodSecurity
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Farmer-to-Farmer Learning in Action at Zai Na Tina, Burns creek.
Over two days (25-26 March 2026), Zai Na Tina with the help of Kastom Gaden Association, successfully facilitated a Farmer Exchange and Learning event under the Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network (POLFN) project at Zai Na Tina, Honiara, Guadalcanal.
Bringing together more than 20 First Circle Farmers (FCFs) from Aruligho (North West Guadalcanal), Burns Creek and surrounding areas, the exchange created a powerful space for hands-on learning, knowledge sharing, and strengthening farmer networks.
What farmers explored:
- Open-air nursery management
- Tomato house for climate resilient production
- Slippery cabbage house for pest & disease management
- Solar water pump systems for efficient irrigation
- Integrated farm design & layout
- Soil health and sustainable practices
- Composting systems
- Agroforestry and orchard diversification
-Vegetative propagation techniques
Participants engaged in guided farm walks, live demonstrations, and group discussions, sharing real experiences and identifying key training needs to strengthen their farming systems.
Why it matters:
This exchange supports farmers to adopt climate-smart, sustainable, and diversified farming practices, while building confidence to apply and share these skills within their own communities.
Key outcomes:
• Improved practical knowledge on integrated organic farming
• Increased awareness of water-efficient and energy-saving technologies
• Identified priority training needs for future
• Strengthened collaboration among farmer clusters
A big thank you to all participating farmers and partners for making this exchange a success! The project is funded by the Kiwa Initiative through SPC partnering with KGA. Together, we continue to grow stronger, more resilient farming communities across Solomon Islands. 🇸🇧
All photographs are from day 1 & 2 at Zai Na Tina Organic Farm
#KastomGadenAssociation #POLFN #FarmerExchange #OrganicFarming #ClimateSmartAgriculture #SolomonIslands #FarmerLearning #Agroforestry #SoilHealth #ZaiNaTinaOrganicFarm #SPC
Over two days (25-26 March 2026), Zai Na Tina with the help of Kastom Gaden Association, successfully facilitated a Farmer Exchange and Learning event under the Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network (POLFN) project at Zai Na Tina, Honiara, Guadalcanal.
Bringing together more than 20 First Circle Farmers (FCFs) from Aruligho (North West Guadalcanal), Burns Creek and surrounding areas, the exchange created a powerful space for hands-on learning, knowledge sharing, and strengthening farmer networks.
What farmers explored:
- Open-air nursery management
- Tomato house for climate resilient production
- Slippery cabbage house for pest & disease management
- Solar water pump systems for efficient irrigation
- Integrated farm design & layout
- Soil health and sustainable practices
- Composting systems
- Agroforestry and orchard diversification
-Vegetative propagation techniques
Participants engaged in guided farm walks, live demonstrations, and group discussions, sharing real experiences and identifying key training needs to strengthen their farming systems.
Why it matters:
This exchange supports farmers to adopt climate-smart, sustainable, and diversified farming practices, while building confidence to apply and share these skills within their own communities.
Key outcomes:
• Improved practical knowledge on integrated organic farming
• Increased awareness of water-efficient and energy-saving technologies
• Identified priority training needs for future
• Strengthened collaboration among farmer clusters
A big thank you to all participating farmers and partners for making this exchange a success! The project is funded by the Kiwa Initiative through SPC partnering with KGA. Together, we continue to grow stronger, more resilient farming communities across Solomon Islands. 🇸🇧
All photographs are from day 1 & 2 at Zai Na Tina Organic Farm
#KastomGadenAssociation #POLFN #FarmerExchange #OrganicFarming #ClimateSmartAgriculture #SolomonIslands #FarmerLearning #Agroforestry #SoilHealth #ZaiNaTinaOrganicFarm #SPC
Kastom Gaden’s communication improvement project - ICT4D is now in its final wrap up phase. We are pleased to share the report from the learning event held in late 2025 to share experiences with using ICTs to communicate with farmers. You can download the report with this link. Need more information? missed call or whatsapp KGA on +677 7986883
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JP RWEE Mid-Term Review Survey in Guadalcanal and Malaita Provinces
Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), together with a representative from IFAD, recently facilitated the JP RWEE (Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment) Mid-Term Review Survey in Guadalcanal and Malaita provinces.
The mid-term review survey started on 26th and 27th of February in Guadalcanal communities before moving to Malaita on the 02nd - 07th of March. During the survey, women representing their households and communities shared their experiences with the programme. Through interviews and discussions, participants highlighted both the successes achieved and the challenges faced as they continue to strengthen their livelihoods and community activities. Their insights are important in helping partners understand the progress of the programme and identify ways to improve support for rural women. These practices reflect the commitment of women and communities to improving food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
KGA sincerely thanks all the women and communities who participated and shared their valuable experiences. Your voices help guide the future direction of the programme. 🌱
The photos featured here are from the interviewed groups in Malaita Province, along with examples of some of the practices adopted by communities through the programme.
#KastomGadenAssociation #KGA #IFAD #JPRWEE #RuralWomenEmpowerment #SolomonIslands #CommunityDevelopment
Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), together with a representative from IFAD, recently facilitated the JP RWEE (Joint Programme on Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment) Mid-Term Review Survey in Guadalcanal and Malaita provinces.
The mid-term review survey started on 26th and 27th of February in Guadalcanal communities before moving to Malaita on the 02nd - 07th of March. During the survey, women representing their households and communities shared their experiences with the programme. Through interviews and discussions, participants highlighted both the successes achieved and the challenges faced as they continue to strengthen their livelihoods and community activities. Their insights are important in helping partners understand the progress of the programme and identify ways to improve support for rural women. These practices reflect the commitment of women and communities to improving food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.
KGA sincerely thanks all the women and communities who participated and shared their valuable experiences. Your voices help guide the future direction of the programme. 🌱
The photos featured here are from the interviewed groups in Malaita Province, along with examples of some of the practices adopted by communities through the programme.
#KastomGadenAssociation #KGA #IFAD #JPRWEE #RuralWomenEmpowerment #SolomonIslands #CommunityDevelopment
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