Category: Farming
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. […]
Coffee Industry to adopt holistic management of CBB pest
THE Coffee Berry Borer (CBB) ishere to stay and the challenge is how best we manage the pest and learn to live with it, says an international CBB expert. Dr […]
Minister calls for unlocking of land for agro development
CUSTOMARY landowners have been urged to unlock their land and let it be utilised for agriculture development. The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Benny Allan, said there were large masses […]
CIC’s regional coffee cupping comp attracts new growers
THE Coffee Industry Corporation’s (CIC) Cupping Competition which commenced last Friday has attracted high interest among new grower groups across the country. This year’s regional contest was held in Goroka, […]
K85.5m to boost horticulture industry in PNG
The K85.5 million (US$25.5m) loan from the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) will boost the horticulture industry in PNG. The Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Benny Allan, who witnessed […]