In Samoa, pigs are important for high cultural and traditional values, being raised particularly for rituals and traditional obligations. Pig farming also serves as an additional source of income …

Oct 15, 2024 · Feral pigs are causing major headaches for Samoa's government as it attempts to curb a population impacting local communities, agriculture, and food security.

Oct 11, 2024 · The benefits of eradicating invasive mammals like rats and feral pigs from Nu’utele will significantly contribute towards the protection of threatened species including the Hawksbill …

Sep 27, 2024 · Eliminating feral pigs is one of the key things that needs to be done to improve the nation’s agriculture and food security. Feral pigs consume roots, buds, flowers, fruits, and …

May 15, 2024 · Village men in Samoa successfully capture feral pigs using the newly introduced pig traps, aimed at protecting local crop farms from wild pig damage. Photo: Supplied

Apr 3, 2024 · I’m told that through MDF field research in 2023, we heard that pigs are primarily damaging root crops, and that taro is a critical crop in Samoan culture as well as the crop that …

Sep 25, 2024 · Farmers in Samoa face significant crop and pasture damage from feral pigs, particularly affecting taro, the country’s staple food. This issue not only harms agriculture, but …

Oct 15, 2024 · Samoa’s Government is trying to reduce a feral pig population which is affecting agriculture and food security. In an effort to curb exploding numbers, a delegation travelled to …

Sep 25, 2024 · The association will highlight innovative practices that have helped reduce the impact of feral pigs on sugarcane farming. This tour marks a significant step for Samoa in …

Oct 8, 2024 · Similarities were drawn between the widespread impacts of feral pigs in Samoa and Australia that included land, crop and pasture degradation, water contamination, infrastructure …