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Principal Economist (Grade 9 – 10)

The position is based at the NARI HQ in Bubia and reports directly to the Program Director Job Responsibilities: Requirements: General Information NARI is an equal opportunity employer and does not allow discriminatory practices based on gender, ethnicity or health…

Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Grade 9–10)

The Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer reports directly to the Office of Director General of NARI. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Requirements: General Information NARI is an equal opportunity employer and does not allow discriminatory practices based on gender, ethnicity or…

Farmer appreciates project potential

It is a privilege to work with committed farmers who rise above the odds to usher new agricultural technologies and interventions into their communities. The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) has been supported by many productive farmers, over the years.…

Schools engaged in sweetpotato conservation project

National Agricultural Research Institute’s (NARI) sweetpotato conservation and utilization project is keen to inspire the interest of future farmers and agricultural scientists. This is realized through the engagement of selected schools in targeted communities, around the country. The project is…

Indigenous knowledge still useful during natural disasters

The use of indigenous knowledge is still the most important source of information in the everyday lives of people especially those in rural farming communities. Indigenous knowledge determines their agricultural activities as well as cultural events and it also prepares…

Fidelis Hela calls it a day after 24 years

​ Fidelis Hela recently folded a colourful career in agriculture, serving the institute for 24 years after starting out with the Department of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries in 1978. LAES (Lowland Agriculture Experimentation Station) was where Fidelis began his journey,…

Addressing golden apple snails needs team effort

Scientists involved in rice production are now challenged to address an incursion of the golden apple snail (GAS). Although it is not serious in nature, control measures need to be put in place and assessed for its effectiveness. Cultural control…

Climate change is real says farmers

The negative effects of climate change is real says farmers from Gabsongkec village of Wampar local level government in Huon district. Ottob and Maryanne Ferea who have been farming fresh produce expressed that climate change is affecting their crops. They…

Working with partners important to research

Working with many stakeholders and partners concerned with climate change and improving people’s livelihoods in the provinces are important to ensure best research oriented activities; technologies and useful information is accessible and translated into positive outcomes. NARI Strategic Planner and…

Screen house ensures good quality planting materials

Disease-free and well maintained planting materials will ensure healthy and high yielding harvests of crops. Therefore, commercial sweetpotato farmers especially in the Highlands region are financially investing in igloos or screen houses to grow out their sweetpotato plants in a…