Manual of smallholder milk production in the South Pacific

Manual of smallholder milk production in the South Pacific

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It is hoped that this book will be a useftil aid to farmers and extensionists in Pacific Island Countries as they strive to develop and diversify their rural economies. The authors extend their thanks to the many people without whose support this manual could not have been completed: From the Ministries of Agriculture in Samoa, Fiji and Tonga, [MAFF&M Samoa]Tuisugaletaua Aveau, Faleupolu Tevita, Fililagi Toleafoa., [AHP Fiji] Ken Cokanasiga, Anand Sugrim, Aisea Batisaresare, [MAF Tonga] Haniteli Fa'anunu, Siosifa Fifita, To'ifalefehi Moala. Jean-Claude Lambert, Juan Carlos Chirgwin and Stephen Reynolds all from FAO Rome and Denis Hoffmann of FAO Bangkok for their editing of early drafts, helpful comments and encouragement Vili Fuavao FAO Sub-Regional Representative for the Pacific and his staff in Apia, particularly Owen Hughes and Lui Bell for their hospitality and assistance to the authors during their missions to Samoa, Fiji and Tonga. The many farmers whose views and experiences we re so freely shared with the authors and special thanks to those pioneering farmers who willingly trialled and demonstrated the techniques outlined in this manual.