AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEnergy Costs: SolTuna uses about 430,000 litres of fuel a month, squeezing margins in a competitive export market. Solomon Power says fuel now makes up 67% of operating costs, as diesel prices rise and 97% of generation remains diesel-powered. Agribusiness: A new UK-funded machine is set to expand Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands’ chocolate production and export capacity, supporting a rural network of more than 1,000 farmers. Food Production: The Dodo Creek rice trial has reached its first harvest, testing the crop’s potential to boost domestic food production and rural jobs. Cocoa farmers have also been urged to plant more trees to lift yields. Business Travel: Immigration has introduced online visa applications and payments, with 34 e-visa categories covering visitors including business travellers.
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