Category: Farming
Identifying parasites of chickens and ways of containing it from spreading
Like other animals, chickens can be infected by internal and external parasites. Internal parasites include round worms and coccidian. External parasites include lice, mites and ticks. The digestive system of […]
Firm hopes to export to Japan
Japan’s import of green bean coffee over the recent years has expanded to 450, 000 tons per year. The number of countries exporting green coffee beans to Japan stretches out […]
Crab has potentital in overseas markets
Crab vendors at a local market have gained maximum benefit from their catch.Rachael Bill a vendor from the Koki Fish Market in Port Moresby said she has gained maximum benefit […]
PNG hikes tariffs to encourage local industry
Import tariffs imposed at the beginning of the year are starting to have an impact on local industry in Papua New Guinea, supporting efforts to curb the import bill and […]
Shells thriving in local market
Sea shells have always been an ideal delicacy for those who love seafood thus the demand is increasing, says av endor.“Although the demand for shells is increasing the supply for […]
Export crops drives commercial agriculture
The driving force behind commercial agriculture in Papua New Guinea has always been the export crops. This trend will no doubt continue to dominate the development of the sector in […]
Technology bringing positive changes
A farmer from Gabensis villageof Wampar local level government in Huon district, Morobe, is pleased that a solar water pump introduced by the National Agricultural Research Institute is bringing positive […]
Wrapping bananas ensures quality produce
By SERAH LAGDOM Banana wrapping is a tradition in most parts of Papua New Guinea as it was practised in the past and it is still practised today. “The art […]
Grower sees huge potential in veggie
By SERAH LAGDOM A local woman who sells vegetable for a living sees potential in cultivating a new crop. Martha Samuel, a vegetable vendor who resides at 9-Mile outside Port […]
Community shows interest in rice farming
MORE THAN 100 farmers from Wampit village in Huon district Morobe province are working closely with the National Agricultural Research Institute (NA RI) to grow rice. This collaboration is part […]