Day: March 15, 2018
Industry needs overhaul
The Chairperson of the PNG Rubber Board has called on rubber farmers to work more closely with the Board and Department of Agriculture and Livestock. Josephine Kenni said farmers needed […]
Beche-de-mer fishery closure
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) beche-de-mer (sea cucumber) fishery closure will remain close until May 31 this year. NFA Executive Manager Fisheries Management Unit, Leban Gisawa said this was consistent […]
Cocoa tasting training an eye-opener
Twent y-one participants from the cocoa industry around Papua New Guinea recently completed a threeday Sensory Evaluation Capacity Training at Tavilo, East New Britain last week. The training was facilitated […]
Goroka’s rich culture impresses Apec delegates
Delegates from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Senior Officers Meeting 1, had the opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and richness of the Eastern Highlands culture and its […]
Organic firm thriving on natural plants
A mini-industry is thriving in locally made products. Goroka Noda Organic Product, Producer and Director Obusere Noda said the industry was slowly and eventually taking shape to meet the international […]
Investments in sector rising
Indonesia and the Philippines are ready to invest in the agriculture sector. Delegations from the two countries were in Port Moresby last week and held separate talks with officials from […]
New stationery items for agro department
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO ) PNG Office has donated stationery items worth around K12,000 to the Department of Agriculture and Livestock for Apec 2018. Head of the FAO […]
Sir Peter: Stop tribal fights, embrace coffee
ENGA GOVERNOR Sir Peter Ipatas has urged his people to stop tribal fighting and embrace coffee improvement work to sustain their livelihood. “We must embrace this gesture in the form […]
Opportunity rises with Divine Word centre in Maprik
A new Divine Word University Centre in Maprik, East Sepik, opened on Wednesday. Maprik MP John Simon opened the centre and handed over the keys to the vice-president of DWU […]
28 people receive literacy training
Twenty-eight people from Aitape District in West Sepik have completed an adult literacy course. The course was provided by Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) PNG as part of PNG-Australia […]