Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape announced the launch of a “transformative” $1.2 billion (4.8 billion kina) agro-forestry project aimed at boosting the economy and infrastructure of the remote midlands of Western Province. During a press conference, PM Marape outlined key features of the project, which promises to enhance connectivity and g...

Goilala District is aiming to secure an export license to tap into international coffee markets, according to Chairman and Goilala MP Hon. Casmiro Aia. “We have established contacts with Dubai and sent our first shipment of coffee through Niugini Spice and Coffee Exports, a subsidiary of the Agmark group. Now, we look forward to owning a coffee export ...

An innovative partnership between the Australian Government and PNG-based accreditation provider Paradais Review Services is set to send six Papua New Guineans on a vital training program in South Australia.   Over a two-week program, these individuals will train as National Association of Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA) Organic Inspectors...

Papua New Guinea (PNG) is losing billions in US Dollars from the fisheries industry in revenue inflows because 80 percent of fish caught in the PNG Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is processed and sold in other countries in US Dollars since PNG does not have a Domestication Policy. Chairman of RD Group, Mr. Roy Rivera revealed that over 60 per cent of RD’s ...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has met with the Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Hon. Charlot Salwai on the margins of the Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) in a bilateral meeting. Prime Minister Marape and Prime Minister Salwai discussed issues of common significance and mutual concern, especially relating to the Melanesian Spear- head Group and th...

The Credit Guarantee Corporation PNG Agri Trade Expo took place from June 24 to 27 in Port Moresby with a focus on enabling access to tailored financial products. The Trade Expo, hosted at the APEC Haus, attracted significant international attention with its diverse array of exhibitors. Participants included banks, financial institutions, agribusinesse...

The Papua New Guinea Resources Week allowed presenters to share information, network opportunities, and PNG’s national content. East Sepik Governor Allan Bird took the opportunity to articulate a bold vision for the future of his province, highlighting significant strides in agriculture and community empowerment. In his presentation during the Resou...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape recently launched the National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) 2024 – 2033. In so doing, PM Marape tasked the Agriculture Sector to utilize the Plan to con-tribute K30 billion to the economy by 2033 and also contribute to the 1 million job creation target by the same year. In a ceremony at Sir John Guise Indoor Comple...

Papua New Guinea is witnessing a significant transformation in its agribusiness sector, driven by soaring global demand for its agricultural products and strategic initiatives to boost local production. Recent developments highlight the enormous potential for agribusiness investment in Papua New Guinea, particularly in cocoa and corn industries. Papua ...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape and Government MPs marked the 2024 World Environment Day by planting trees along Independence Boulevard in Port Moresby recently before heading to Parliament. The event was organised by the National Capital District Commission and Governor Hon. Powes Parkop. In his address, Prime Minister Marape urged all Papua New Guin...

Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has announced that the forestry sector has enacted two new laws to ensure the country gets maximum value from its forestry resources. The laws, relating to the State Marketing Agency (SMA) and Purchase Option (PO), are among a number of initiatives that the PNG National Forestry Authority has undertaken during the last ...

AgResearch is keen and ready to partner the National Agriculture Research Institute (NARI) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) to help develop the agriculture sector of PNG. AgResearch is one the seven Crown Research Institutes in New Zealand responsible for delivering innovative science and research outcomes specifically for the agricultural sector. In their meeti...

The recent signing of the Protocol on coffee exports to China during the official visit of His Excellency Wang Yi, the Minister for Foreign Affairs for China, marks a significant milestone for Papua New Guinea's coffee industry and agriculture sector. The momentous occasion on the 21st of April signifies an historic moment in the relationship between P...

In a significant move aimed at uplifting rural economies, the Coffee Industry Corporation Limited’s (CIC’s) Strategic Business Plan for 2020-2024 aims to hike production of coffee by 10 percent and improve the quality of coffee beans by 20 percent. The CIC SBP focuses on enhancing the livelihoods of coffee farmers, boosting their income, and raising th...

Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape today emphasised the substantial resources his government has allocated to the agriculture sector, surpassing any past government’s efforts. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day Department of Agriculture and Subsector Agencies Meeting in Port Moresby, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of d...

In an empowering move for local agriculture and economic growth, Prime Minister and Treasurer Hon. James Marape has announced a significant K5 million funding to the Markham District Development Authority (DDA) in Morobe. This substantial investment is targeted at the development of the cocoa industry among other economic ventures, aligning with the surge...