A community of Falelauniu-tai hosted their Talomua on Wednesday morning, 8 June 2022.
People around the Falelauniu area gathered to witness the various displays of agriculture
produce ranging from a variety of root crops, vegetables, fruits as well as ornamental plants.
Pastor Tavita Kapeli and farmers from his congregation successfully coordinated and organized
the Talomua for Falelauniu-tai. Pastor Tavita spoke on behalf of the organizing committee to
thank the Government for their continued support through the Ministry of Agriculture and
Fisheries. He stated that they will continue to develop their farms to support their community.
The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable La’aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao
Fosi Schmidt congratulated Pastor Tavita and the community for putting together a successful
event. He assured them that the collaboration between the Government and the farmers of
Falelauniu-tai will further benefit the community in terms of development.
Falelauniu-tai farmers gifted a variety of agricultural produce for the Government as a token of
their appreciation. All these gifts were later donated for the elders at Mapuifagalele at Vailele
and the Carmelite sisters at Vailima.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries provided farming tools and equipment, seed and
seedlings of various crops as part of their supporting role to village-led agriculture events.