Courtesy: Kohala Ditch Co-Op/2006
Losing North Kohala’s Irrigation System Was ‘Catastrophic.’ Will It Ever Be Fixed?
The Kohala Ditch was built in the early 1900s to water sugarcane fields, then it fed ranches and small farmers’ operations. But it has languished since breaking in 2021.
Kuʻu Kauanoe/Civil Beat/2020
Federal Farm Census Shows Hawaii’s Agriculture Is Still In Decline
The U.S. Department of Agriculture census paints a sorry picture for Hawaii’s goals of increasing food production.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Want To Boost Hawaii Aquaculture? Remove The Barriers
The state has significant potential for tropical aquaculture production but the industry needs more investment and less bureaucratic red tape.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2024
Oahu’s Construction Waste Could Become Food For Crops At A New Kapolei Facility
An innovative recycling plant also hopes to provide a process to turn invasive weeds and grasses into something more useful.
Courtesy: Peter Savio Realty
Taxpayers Are On The Hook For $1.25 Million After The State Failed To Provide Water To An Oahu Farmer
The Legislature is poised to pay the settlement along with dozens of others totaling more than $13 million.
Courtesy: Lt. Governor's Office/2017
The Hawaii Department Of Education Is Nowhere Close To Meeting Its Mandate To Buy More Local Food
The DOE has also failed to deliver a required annual update to state lawmakers on progress so far.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2022
The Game Management Advisory Commission Was Created To Be The Voice Of Hawaii’s Hunters. Is Anyone Listening?
The state is developing new rules to address mounting problems with goats, pigs and deer but the group representing a crucial stakeholder has been floundering.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Little Fire Ants Delay Plant Sale At Punahou Carnival
The invasive stinging ants were found on Thursday.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Ancient Polynesian Crop Now Deemed Safe To Consume By Hawaii Health Department
The traditional elixir is known as awa in Hawaii and was brought to the islands by the early Polynesian settlers.
Courtesy: Lilia Kapuniai
Hawaii Ranchers Want More Land Transferred To The State Agriculture Department
Gov. Josh Green’s administration has moved quickly to shift thousands of acres out of DLNR’s control to boost ag production but more remains on the table.