05/08/2026
Our team conducted soil testing in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways across the Districts of Dama, Kubulau, Lovoni and Bureta, working with communities to better understand the health of their soils.
Using on-the-spot soil testing equipment, the team assessed soil pH and electronegativity at different sites. These results provided important information about soil conditions and what they may mean for agricultural productivity.
However, collecting the results is only one part of the process.
The team socialized the results with the communities and discussed the findings, helping them understand their soil pH and electroconductivity levels and identify practical ways to improve soil fertility and support more sustainable farming practices.
In Dama subcatchment, results were shared with the Tavulomo and Nagadoa communities, while in Kubulau sub-catchment, findings were shared with the Kilaka community and Mataqali Buresivo in the Nakorovou settlement. In Bureta-Lovoni subcatchment, the team is sharing results with the Lovoni, Tukuta and Navuloa communities this week.
By bringing scientific information directly back to communities, we are supporting people to make informed decisions about the proper use of their land and resources that would contribute to healthier soils and more resilient livelihoods.
This work is part of the Agriculture Component of the Kiwa WISH+ Project, supporting nature-based solutions and integrated watershed management across project sites.
This is part of the Kiwa WISH+ project under Kiwa Initiative which is funded by the European Union in the Pacific, La politique รฉtrangรจre du Canada โ Affaires mondiales Canada AFD - Agence Franรงaise de Dรฉveloppement Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
