Category: Farming
Common fruit flies developing resistance to insecticides
Fruit flies in temperate parts of Australia are becoming resistant to common insecticides, new research has found. The study, led by academics from the University of Melbourne found fruit flies […]
Green leafy veggies: Easy to grow, earns good income
GREEN leafy vegetables, both introduced and traditional, are some of the nutritious crops that can contribute to healthy living as they have a high content of some of the essential […]
Preps for Agriculture show well underway
The National Agriculture Research Institute’s (Nari) 2019 Agriculture Innovations Show will be held at Bubia, outside Lae, Morobe, on May 29-30. Nari director-general Dr Sergie Bang said this would be […]
Boroko Market benefits many says woman
Stories by ELVIRA GELE The Boroko Market has benefited many people, especially women, says a vendor who in the past sold items on the streets and was often chased around […]
Research finds genomic features to domesticate plants
New research has discovered that the genomic features that might have made domestication possible for corn and soybeans, two of the world’s most critical crop species. The research, published in […]
Medicinal herb helps young farmer earn income
By ELVIRA GELE NETTLE is a traditional medicinal herb used as a pain reliever by many Papua New Guineans. Stinging nettle is common in undisturbed areas and in moist shady […]
Local spice firm seeks help to promote vanilla
A local company is seeking government assistance to promote and boost vanilla farming in East Sepik. The Munul Organic Spices Export Ltd based in Areseli village, in the Drekikir Local […]
Mum benefits from increased demand for seafood
By ELVIRA GELE FISH have always been an ideal delicacy for those who love seafood, thus, the demand is increasing, says a local fish seller. Karo Dibura, from Hula in […]
NASP to be completed this month
The National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2019-2029 will be completed by the end of this month, says team leader of the experts’ working group putting together the plan, Valentine Kambori. […]
Kombuk: PNG needs a simple, achievable plan
DEPARTMENT of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) acting secretary Daniel Kombuk says the country needs an agriculture sector plan that is “inclusive, simple, measureable, achievable and realistic” for sustainable agriculture development. […]