There are 47 family-operated farms, most of them situated around Mangareva island. During the Atomic Testing era, Mangareva used to export fresh vegetables to Moururoa and Hao. Two families still grow a variety of vegetables that are partly sold on the island and partly exported to Hao. Flowers are also grown to decorate the cathedral. Breadfruit is still fermented and eaten as popoi by a few families.
Plastic containers replace the traditional earth pit.
A huge ancient arii breadfruit pit, finely lined with volcanic rocks, remains near the cathedral at Marau Tangaroa. The recitative chants are very fascinating. The story rells about some oral history of Mangarevan pre-christian heroes or are inspired by biblical episodes.