By RODRICK DESURI 

AUKI 

Goshen Enterprise Ltd is ready to resume its taro buying services for farmers in Malaita Province next week. 

The good news comes after their long-awaited industrial-grade taro processing machines arrived at their Adaliua Packhouse. 

A statement from Goshen said the development marks a major milestone for the local agribusiness and its network of outgrowers, addressing previous operational delays and paving the way for increased production. 

Spokesperson for Goshen Enterprise, Joan Walton said they will be focusing on domestic marketing for this round. 

She mentioned that many customers in the country have shown interest and want more. 

“Yes, for this round we will be focusing on domestic marketing. We can also do exporting, but we’ll do it when we see it fit to do so.

“Also, it will be good news for every taro farmer,” she said.

A statement from Goshen Enterprise noted that for years, it has been a crucial market for taro farmers in Malaita, purchasing their produce for both domestic and eventual export markets.

The company has invested significantly in the taro industry, establishing a taro farm in Adaliua and building a packhouse with government and donor support to scale up operations.

However, the packhouse remains inactive due to incomplete infrastructure and missing equipment, which has led to frustration among farmers.

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