Growers collaborate with NZ company to develop business plan for farmers’ co-operative
Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Environment, National The Kai Natura Taokotai (KNT) group is moving ahead in their co-operative mission to establish a Cook Islands growers’ company (Farmers Co-op) to support, upskill, manage risk, and innovate our primary producers’ farm businesses. KNT, representing a membership of over 500, has partnered with the […]
‘The money is in the ground’: Cook Islands farmers and growers hatch ambitious plan
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, Environment, Local, National A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers placed an ambitious submission before Cabinet this week in a combined effort to market and brand their unique products here and around the world.
Growers and farmers sow collective seeds in bid for better harvest
Tuesday 13 December 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, Local, National A Cook Islands co-operative of farmers and growers are moving forward in marketing and branding their unique products here and around the world. Members of Kai Natura Taokotai (KNT) gathered at the National Auditorium on Monday where a number of guest speakers from here and […]
Pawpaw export plan
Local pawpaw growers are planning to supply New Zealand market with their produce in less than 12 months and it’s just the beginning, says one of the export organisers. A meeting was held on Monday morning at the Ministry of Agriculture for new co-operative, Kia Orana Kai Natura Taokotai. The organisation plans to export produce […]
