🌱 Day 1 at the National Trade Fair - A Great Success!
Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) had a wonderful first day at the National Trade Fair! We were thrilled to connect with so many members of the public who stopped by our booth to learn more about our work.
It was great to see people's interest in our work, other farmer NGOs like PIFON, the communities we work with, key projects, national and regional partners, etc..
Thank you to everyone who visited us, asked questions, and shared their support for sustainable and resilient farming in our communities!
We're looking forward to even more engagement with the public tomorrow-come say hello and learn more about what KGA is doing for our farmers and food security! 💚
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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:
• KGA reports • publications • handbooks • training manuals and • general projects.
• KGA reports • publications • handbooks • training manuals and • general projects.
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🌱 KGA IS READY FOR THE NATIONAL TRADE FAIR! 🌱
Our team has been busy this evening getting our stall ready, and we're excited to say we're all set for the National Trade Fair, starting tomorrow, 9th September, and running through to 16th September at the SINU Cultural Village!
Come by and visit the Kastom Gaden Association stall any day during the week-long event. We'd love to share with you what we do and what we stand for, projects that we're engaged in and lots more, from supporting local farmers and food security, to preserving traditional knowledge and promoting sustainable agriculture across Solomon Islands.
We'll have displays showcasing our work, our partners, and the people and communities behind it all. Whether you're a farmer, a student, or simply curious, there's something for everyone to learn.
See you there! 🙌
📍 SINU Cultural Village
🗓️ 9th to 16th September
🕘 Stall open all week
Photos are #kastomgadene#kgas#NationalTradeFairK#solomonislands #foodsecuritye#SustainableAgricultureoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture
Our team has been busy this evening getting our stall ready, and we're excited to say we're all set for the National Trade Fair, starting tomorrow, 9th September, and running through to 16th September at the SINU Cultural Village!
Come by and visit the Kastom Gaden Association stall any day during the week-long event. We'd love to share with you what we do and what we stand for, projects that we're engaged in and lots more, from supporting local farmers and food security, to preserving traditional knowledge and promoting sustainable agriculture across Solomon Islands.
We'll have displays showcasing our work, our partners, and the people and communities behind it all. Whether you're a farmer, a student, or simply curious, there's something for everyone to learn.
See you there! 🙌
📍 SINU Cultural Village
🗓️ 9th to 16th September
🕘 Stall open all week
Photos are #kastomgadene#kgas#NationalTradeFairK#solomonislands #foodsecuritye#SustainableAgricultureoodSecurity #SustainableAgriculture
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Across Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, New Caledonia, the Torres Strait, and West Papua (Eastern Indonesia), inspiring people are quietly transforming the way communities grow food, conserve biodiversity and adapt to a changing climate.
To encourage innovation and build a productive and strong food system for Melanesia, TerraCircle launched its Innovator Award 2026.
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Organic Farming Training Kicks Off at Gwaunafiu Organic Learning Farm! 🌱
Today, Gwaunafiu Organic Learning Farm buzzed with energy as men, women, and youths came together for a training facilitated by Lionel Maeliu, founder of the farmer school. The first day focused on the theory behind organic farming practices, laying a strong foundation for participants.
Tomorrow (3rd September), the training moves into the field for a hands-on practical session and everyone is looking forward to putting today's learning into action!
A big thank you to SPC and the KIWA initiative, through the Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network (POLFN) project, partnering with KGA and Gwaunafiu OLF for supporting this important training and empowering our communities with sustainable organic farming knowledge. 🙌
Stay tuned for updates from tomorrow's practical session on KGA and Gwaunafiu's Facebook page.
Photos from Gwaunafiu OLF#kastomgadenassociations#organicfarmingt#gwaunafiulearningfarmw#polfnu#KIWAi#SPCr#SustainableAgricultures#solomonislandsture #Solomonislands
Today, Gwaunafiu Organic Learning Farm buzzed with energy as men, women, and youths came together for a training facilitated by Lionel Maeliu, founder of the farmer school. The first day focused on the theory behind organic farming practices, laying a strong foundation for participants.
Tomorrow (3rd September), the training moves into the field for a hands-on practical session and everyone is looking forward to putting today's learning into action!
A big thank you to SPC and the KIWA initiative, through the Pacific Organic Learning Farms Network (POLFN) project, partnering with KGA and Gwaunafiu OLF for supporting this important training and empowering our communities with sustainable organic farming knowledge. 🙌
Stay tuned for updates from tomorrow's practical session on KGA and Gwaunafiu's Facebook page.
Photos from Gwaunafiu OLF#kastomgadenassociations#organicfarmingt#gwaunafiulearningfarmw#polfnu#KIWAi#SPCr#SustainableAgricultures#solomonislandsture #Solomonislands
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Looking back: Breadfruit Recipe Training🍈 FORI Project
On 19 December 2025, KGA brought together women from different church women's groups at the Women's Resource Centre in Gizo for a special breadfruit recipe training under the Farmers' Organisations Leading Research and Innovation on Agroecology (FORI)Project.
Participants learned, shared and exchanged 30+ breadfruit recipes, celebrating the versatility of breadfruit and the valuable knowledge held within our communities. The training was facilitated by Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), leading the FORI breadfruit project in Solomon Islands.
A big thank you to all the women's groups, communities, facilitators who contributed their knowledge, time and support. We also gratefully acknowledge the FORI project donors and partners, European Union (EU), Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), AgriCord, and the Pacific Farmer Organisations (PFO/PIFON) for supporting farmer led research innovation and promotion of breadfruit in the Pacific.
Together, we are strengthening the value of breadfruit for food security, nutrition, livelihoods, traditional knowledge and resilient communities in Solomon Islands.
Group photo taken after the training i#kastomgadenassociations#kgaa#EuA#OACPSt#PFO##PIFONU#foriP#breadfruitO#foodsecurityd#pacificbreadfruitprojectf#womeninagriculture #WomenInAgriculture
On 19 December 2025, KGA brought together women from different church women's groups at the Women's Resource Centre in Gizo for a special breadfruit recipe training under the Farmers' Organisations Leading Research and Innovation on Agroecology (FORI)Project.
Participants learned, shared and exchanged 30+ breadfruit recipes, celebrating the versatility of breadfruit and the valuable knowledge held within our communities. The training was facilitated by Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), leading the FORI breadfruit project in Solomon Islands.
A big thank you to all the women's groups, communities, facilitators who contributed their knowledge, time and support. We also gratefully acknowledge the FORI project donors and partners, European Union (EU), Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), AgriCord, and the Pacific Farmer Organisations (PFO/PIFON) for supporting farmer led research innovation and promotion of breadfruit in the Pacific.
Together, we are strengthening the value of breadfruit for food security, nutrition, livelihoods, traditional knowledge and resilient communities in Solomon Islands.
Group photo taken after the training i#kastomgadenassociations#kgaa#EuA#OACPSt#PFO##PIFONU#foriP#breadfruitO#foodsecurityd#pacificbreadfruitprojectf#womeninagriculture #WomenInAgriculture
Empowering Rural Women Through Knowledge and Skills
Last month Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), through the Joint Programme on Accelerating Rural Women's Economic Empowerment (JPRWEE), successfully conducted a five-day capacity building training from 6th-10th July 2026 at Bouna community hall, with practical field sessions held at the Nangali model garden.
Participants gained practical knowledge and skills in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Financial Literacy (basic book keeping). The hands-on demonstrations at the Nangali model garden allowed participants to apply what they have learned and strengthen their capacity to improve household food security and sustainable livelihoods.
KGA sincerely thanks the Bouna and Nangali communities, facilitators, and all participants for their active participation and commitment throughout the training.
Together, we are building resilient communities and promoting sustainable agriculture across the Solomon Islands.
Photos are from Nangali Model Garden and Bouna community hall during training session#kastomgadenassociationa#kga #JPRWEEP#IFAD##ClimateSmartAgriculturel#financialliteracye#ruralwomenempowermentr#foodsecurityu#SustainableLivelihoodi#solomonislandslands
Last month Kastom Gaden Association (KGA), through the Joint Programme on Accelerating Rural Women's Economic Empowerment (JPRWEE), successfully conducted a five-day capacity building training from 6th-10th July 2026 at Bouna community hall, with practical field sessions held at the Nangali model garden.
Participants gained practical knowledge and skills in Climate-Smart Agriculture and Financial Literacy (basic book keeping). The hands-on demonstrations at the Nangali model garden allowed participants to apply what they have learned and strengthen their capacity to improve household food security and sustainable livelihoods.
KGA sincerely thanks the Bouna and Nangali communities, facilitators, and all participants for their active participation and commitment throughout the training.
Together, we are building resilient communities and promoting sustainable agriculture across the Solomon Islands.
Photos are from Nangali Model Garden and Bouna community hall during training session#kastomgadenassociationa#kga #JPRWEEP#IFAD##ClimateSmartAgriculturel#financialliteracye#ruralwomenempowermentr#foodsecurityu#SustainableLivelihoodi#solomonislandslands
Building Resilient Communities Through Climate-Smart Agriculture in Western Province
Last month Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) staff trainer Esther Lodu facilitated Climate-Smart Agriculture training for communities in Simbo and Gizo, Western province from 7th- 15th July 2026, under the Joint Programme on Accelerating Rural Women's Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE).
The training provided participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills to improve sustainable farming practices and household food security.
Key topics included:
- compost techniques
- seed saving practices
-nursery establishment and management
-mulching for improved soil health
-sharing planting materials within communities.
Participants also received quality seeds and agricultural tools to support the establishment and improvement of their home gardens.
KGA extends its sincere appreciation to the communities of Gizo and Simbo, community leaders, and all participants for their warm welcome, active participation, and commitment throughout the training.
Together we are working towards stronger, healthier, and more resilient rural communities across the Solomon Islands.
All photographs were taken during the training at the two site#kastomgadenassociationa#kga #IFAD##JPRWEEP#WesternProvincev#ClimateSmartAgriculturel#womenempowermentr#foodsecurityu#SustainableAgriculturelture
Last month Kastom Gaden Association (KGA) staff trainer Esther Lodu facilitated Climate-Smart Agriculture training for communities in Simbo and Gizo, Western province from 7th- 15th July 2026, under the Joint Programme on Accelerating Rural Women's Economic Empowerment (JP RWEE).
The training provided participants with practical knowledge and hands-on skills to improve sustainable farming practices and household food security.
Key topics included:
- compost techniques
- seed saving practices
-nursery establishment and management
-mulching for improved soil health
-sharing planting materials within communities.
Participants also received quality seeds and agricultural tools to support the establishment and improvement of their home gardens.
KGA extends its sincere appreciation to the communities of Gizo and Simbo, community leaders, and all participants for their warm welcome, active participation, and commitment throughout the training.
Together we are working towards stronger, healthier, and more resilient rural communities across the Solomon Islands.
All photographs were taken during the training at the two site#kastomgadenassociationa#kga #IFAD##JPRWEEP#WesternProvincev#ClimateSmartAgriculturel#womenempowermentr#foodsecurityu#SustainableAgriculturelture
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