G/AG/N/WSM/15  
 
17 May  2022 
(22-3813) Page: 1/3 
Committee on Agriculture  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION  
The following submission, dated 16 May  2022, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of  
Samoa . The notification concerns domestic support commitments ( Table DS:1 and the relevant 
supporting tables) for the Financial Year 2020/2021 . 
 
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- 2 - Supporting Table DS:1  
DOMESTIC SUPPORT: SAMOA  
REPORTING PERIOD: FINANCIAL YEAR FROM 01 -07-2020 TO 30 -06-2021  
Measures exempt from the reduction commitment - "Green Box"  
Measure Type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
WST  Data Sources  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2.General Services      
2 (a). Research  General research including research programmes relating to particular 
products.  
 
Research on crops. Research on biological control agent, germplasm 
management, farming systems, fruit tree, tree and root crops, pulses, 
spices, vegetables .  
 
Research on plant pests. Research on insect pests, plant diseases, bee 
keeping and post harvest treatment.  13,396  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Fisheries; 
Ministry of Finance   
Subtotal:  13,396    
2 (b). Pest and disease control  Quarantine and eradication, pest and disease control measures .  
 
Maintain Samoa’s relative freedom from unwanted pests and diseases by 
protecting our borders from pest and disease, while fulfilling national and 
international obligations in a responsible manner. Maintain good quality 
control on our agricultural exports and enforce registration of economical 
and agricultural pesticides.  
 
Crops control and pests management. Provide public awareness on pests 
management using integrated pest man agement strategies to contain and 
control pests of cultivated crops. Also provide strategic measures for 
controlling any pest that may be introduced into the country as well as 
pests already exist ing spreading within the country.  76,644  Ministry of Agricu lture 
and Fisheries; 
Ministry of Finance   
Subtotal:  76,644     
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- 3 - Measure Type  Name and description of measure with reference to criteria in 
Annex 2  Monetary value  
 
WST  Data Sources  Note  
1 2 3 4  
2 (d). Extension and advisory services  Participatory learning action approach. Number of farmer groups having 
continuous linkages with extension agents. Formulation of PRA conducted 
action plans, farmer training plus on -station visits and field visits to 
stations and farms. Training and advisor y services. Involvement in training 
of farmers in conjunction with extension training programmes also 
strengthen linkage among growers, exporters and processors.  
 
Also direct training of farmers and growers on recommended practices with 
advisory support o n maintenance. For instance, To promote new 
technologies (tunnel house, irrigation systems, heavy tractors, and rock 
removal implements) for production of bulb onion and carrots in Samoa.  37,749  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Fisheries; 
Ministry of Finance   
Subtotal:  37,749    
2 (e). Inspection services  Animal health and meat inspection services. Animal disease control 
programmes and treatments in order to improve meat and milk quality for 
domestic and export markets.  103,731  Ministry of Agriculture 
and Fisheries; 
Ministry of Finance   
Subtotal:  103,731    
 Subtotal General Services : 231,520    
Grand Total Green Box  231,520    
 
General Note:  
Samoa had no product -specific measures in the reference period. For information purposes only, the total value of agricultural production during t his period was WST 181.9 million 
(Source National Accounts Report -GDP Dec. 2021 - Table 1B ; Samoa Bureau of St atistics ). 
 
 
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