The Minister for Agriculture Inia Seruiratu says they are committed to revitalizing the coconut industry and has mapped out a five year plan.
Seruiratu highlighted that these were part of steps that have been taken to beef up the coconut industry after Tropical Cyclone Winston.
He says one of the biggest problems in the coconut industry is the age of the old trees as most of them are not fruiting normally as expected.
The Minister says another problem faced by the industry is the sourcing seed-nuts.
Seruiratu says the only option for them now is to bring the seed nuts from Rotuma.
He says 250,000 people benefits directly and indirectly in the coconut industry while 100,000 farmers are dependent on it for their livelihood as well.
