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Grow Asia Pacific (GAP) is a New Zealand-registered charitable trust dedicated to empowering Pacific farmers by strengthening food security, reducing reliance on imports, and enhancing livelihoods.

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Committed to ethical and sustainable farming practices

GAP works to promote resilience and long-term growth in farming communities across the Asia Pacific region.
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Working for farmers

Our work provides farmers with the tools and expertise to make right decisions about their crops, the food processing systems and the export markets for their crops, so they can support their families and contribute to the growth and well-being of their communities.
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Our vision

Resilient and prosperous Pacific farmers with fair and respectful business relationships across Aotearoa New Zealand and the Pacific region.

Our mission

To be a respected partner in providing aid and expertise for supporting Pacific farmers to supply premium ethical and sustainable products to global markets.

Ethical and sustainable support

GAP supports ethical and sustainable farming practices across the Asia-Pacific region through field visits, discussions and hands-on training along with the development of guidelines on the best climate-smart production practices.
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Agri-training in Samoa

Over many years agri-training has been conducted with cacao farmers on the island of Savai’i in Samoa by the GAP team and our partner organisation SPS Biota, and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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We work across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Click on the pins on the map below to find out more information about the farmers and villages we work with.
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Abau, Central province
Covering an impressive 50 hectares, Manabo Farm is the largest cacao plantation in the province and a standout example of agroforestry, perfectly integrated into the natural landscape.
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Vanuatu, Malekula Island
Cacao farming is the main source of livelihoods for the island’s population. GAP work primarily with growers in Larevat and Brenwe communities.
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Tubabao Island
Although the inhabitants of the island are primary fishermen, some decided to start with cacao farming.
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Nabulabula
Fiji, the islands of smiles, is the latest addition to GAP’s presence in the Pacific. In collaboration with local farmers and key stakeholders, we are exploring pathways to revive the country’s cacao industry.
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Asau, Savai'i Island
GAP personnel has been privileged to work with cacao growers on Savai’i island for a decade. Cacao growing is not here just a “job” is important part of local culture.
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Guadalcanal
Just a few kilometers from capital of Honiara, Tupaghotua is a large cacao plantation managed by one family for the last two decades and providing jobs for over 50 women and men.
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Malekula Island
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Maydolong
Cacao in the municipality is grown within diversified agroforestry systems, alongside forest trees, coconut, and pineapple.
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Lawaan
Lawaan is a base to the most organized cacao association in the area, operating a processing facility that also serves farmers from neighboring municipalities.
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General MacArthur
The area is a home to the province’s largest cacao farm, with over 2,000 trees. This farm serves as a main demonstration farm for the entire province.
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Salcedo
There is over a dozen small farms scattered across this small municipality that benefit from the support of a local well-functioning farmer cooperative.
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Guiuan
The town of Guiuan serves as the centre of GAP’s operations in Eastern Samar, with numerous cacao farms established despite the area’s rugged, limestone-rich terrain.
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Value adding & market accessBiota GAP certificationDisaster relief & rapid farm rehabilitationBiosecurity and pest risk managementClimate smart farming and forest systemsAgri-TrainingAgri-Tourism
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