The executive officer of the Mauke government in the Cook Islands says it aims to export noni in capsule form.
Taukea Raui says plans are underway to revive the agriculture sector by planting more vegetable and fruit crops, with a focus on growing organic produce.
He says the island is producing good, organic noni, which is being exported as juice but says it is bulky.
He says as the noni industry develops, he hopes to turn it into capsules for export.
"We'd like to grow 300 acres of that crop. Maybe if we can get that acreage maybe we can entice some entrepreneurs outside to come and partner with us. They can do the processing, we can do the planting."
Taukea Raui says the local administration on Mauke hopes reviving the agriculture sector will create jobs for the declining population of under 300, and prevent more people leaving the island to find work.
