Samoa Biofuel Study Report

Rex Demafelis;Domingo Angeles and FAO Consultants;Office of Assistant Director-General (Natural Resources Management and Environment Department)

Samoa Biofuel Study Report

Year of publication 2009

Pages 126

Author Rex Demafelis;Domingo Angeles and FAO Consultants;Office of Assistant Director-General (Natural Resources Management and Environment Department)

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Synopsis (short abstract) The most suitable biofuel crop under the agro-ecological conditions of Samoa was determined. Secondary and primary data on the status of the agricultural sector of Samoa, and its soil and climate and socio-economic conditions were gathered from Agrometeorological Station, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Natural Resources, Pacific Islands Greenhouse Gas Abatement Through Renewable Energy Project, University of South Pacific, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labor, Food and Agricu lture Organization, and from the farmer’s and business group.

Language English

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