The PNG National Agricultural Research Institute has entered into a Tenancy Agreement with Wantok Produce Limited for the leasing of NARI property for the development of an agricultural produce processing facility. The tenancy agreement commences in 2024 and ends in…
NARI staff and their families recently donated a box filled with kitchen utensils and other items to victims in the disaster zone of Mulitaka, Enga province. On behalf of the senior management, Human Resource Manager Jackson Pepeto was on hand…
The 2024 NARI Annual Innovation Show was a success, showcasing cutting-edge agricultural technologies and sustainable farming practices in Papua New Guinea. Attendees engaged with experts and policymakers, fostering valuable knowledge exchange. We thank all participants and look forward to future…
In a collaborative effort aimed at empowering farming communities and enhancing agricultural resilience, the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) and the University of Goroka’s Centre for Social and Creative Media (CSCM) embarked on a significant initiative in the last week…
In a bid to unlock the full potential of taro cultivation and bolster agricultural productivity, a small-scale study supported by the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is poised to investigate the impact of plant spacing on yield outcomes. Agronomist Charlie…
On February 26, amidst a nation in mourning, staff and families of the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) gathered to pay tribute to the late Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare in a solemn memorial service. The occasion served as a…
In a concerted effort to bolster agricultural resilience and address nutritional deficiencies exacerbated by climate change, a groundbreaking study is underway to create a diverse collection of sweetpotato varieties through poly-cross breeding. Led by Mr. Wera and his team, this…
For University of Natural Resources Oro Campus third-year agriculture students Silister Kuniata and Kurttley Niali, the past three months of serving as industrial trainees have been an enriching journey of learning and growth. Immersed in real-world agricultural settings, they have…
The galip facility located in Kerevat, East New Britain, has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the dedicated efforts of nine practical students from the Vunamami Farmers Training Centre. This initiative not only revitalized the appearance of the facility but…
NARI Director General, Dr Nelson Simbiken, ICDF (Taiwan) Technical Assistant, Vitus Sarikisik, and NARI Seed Production Manager, Anton Beko, with 50 bags of foundation rice seed for dispatch to Kiunga. This rice seed purchase is an initiative of the Member…
