Copra Production
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Booming
If present copra production in Western Samoa is maintained, the country might export a re cord 20,000 tons this year, says the secretary of the Copra Board, Herman Thomsen.
Previous best was 18,000 tons in 1947, but this figure was boosted by a carry-over of stocks from the previous year.
Mr. Thomsen says that whereas in the past Upolu out produced Savaii by a 6-4 ratio, the difference between the two islands is narrowing and by the end of this year Savaii may take the lead.