Mt Hagen, 12 May 2025 – In the cool highlands of Papua New Guinea, where fertile valleys stretch across Tambul and Tomba, a quiet agricultural revolution is taking place. At the centre of it all is Tininga Hilans Fres—the country’s leading private sector player in the fresh produce industry. During a recent tour of the […]
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Mt Hagen, Western Highlands Province, 12 May 2025 – As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, a new generation of agricultural leaders is rising—led by four dynamic young women at Hilans Fres, the fresh produce division of Mt Hagen-based company Tininga Ltd. Barbara Mondo (24, Chimbu), Sylvee Attmankia (25, East Sepik/East New Britain),
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KULUNGURE, SINIVIT LLG, POMIO DISTRICT – Saturday, 7 June 2025: The rehabilitation of the Kulungure Feeder Road in Sinivit LLG, Pomio District, East New Britain Province, is making steady progress under the Papua New Guinea Agriculture Commercialisation and Diversification (PACD) Project, a national initiative funded by the Government of Papua New Guinea with support from
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Port Moresby, Tuesday 3 June 2025 – In a show of national unity, Parliament today unanimously passed the Biosecurity Bill 2025 with a resounding 83–0 vote, signalling a renewed national commitment to protecting Papua New Guinea’s biodiversity, agricultural productivity, and trade sovereignty. Prime Minister Hon. James Marape, in an impassioned address during the Bill’s debate,
Port Moresby, Monday, 2 June 2025 – Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has commended the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) for unveiling plans to establish a state-of-the-art Information and Data Centre at its Bubia headquarters in Morobe Province. This initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to modernise Papua New Guinea’s agriculture sector through innovation, data-driven
Bubia, Lae – Wednesday, 28 May 2025 – As part of its ongoing mission to strengthen research-driven agricultural development, the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) today unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art Information and Data Centre during the 14th NARI Agricultural Innovations Show held at Bubia outside Lae. NARI Director-General Dr Nelson Simbiken officially announced the
Lae, Morobe Province | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 — As Papua New Guinea celebrates 50 years of independence, the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is looking firmly to the future — with mechanisation at the heart of transforming subsistence agriculture into a more commercial, productive sector. This message was powerfully delivered during the 14th NARI
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Lae, Morobe Province | Wednesday, 28 May 2025 — As Papua New Guinea marks 50 years of independence, the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is calling for a bold transformation of the agriculture sector — from traditional subsistence to fully mechanised, commercially driven farming. Delivering the keynote address at the 14th NARI Agricultural Innovations Show
Bubia, Lae | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 – Prime Minister James Marape has reaffirmed that agriculture remains the bedrock of Papua New Guinea’s national identity, economic progress, and long-term resilience, as he delivered a powerful address to open the 14th National Agricultural Innovations Show hosted by the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) at Bubia, Lae.
Lae, Papua New Guinea | Sunday, May 25, 2025 — Two of Papua New Guinea’s top rice scientists say the country is ready to produce rice on a commercial scale, but progress hinges on stronger government support, targeted investment incentives, and sustained commitment to mechanisation and seed systems. Dr Peter Gendua, Deputy Director-General of the
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