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Agreement signed for new multipurpose building

A multipurpose shed will be built in 2024, following the signing of the formal agreement between NARI and Sasoriap Maintenance & Building Contractors Limited on November 24. Phase one of the multipurpose shed has started in early December. The construction…

NARI to revive cadetship program in 2024

NARI will revive the cadetship program in 2024. Since the program started in 2000, about 47 cadetshave benefited from the program.Some of the cadets have advanced in achieving their Masters and Doctoral Degree while others havemoved on to other organisations.The…

Director General’s Christmas Message

We are approaching another Festive Season and 2023 will pass by in the next few days. On this occasion, I wish to extend our very best wishes and appreciation to all our stakeholders, including the many farmers and farmer groups…

Forestry students learn about pests and diseases

Thirty-six students from the University of Technology’s Forestry College in Bulolo made a brief visit to NARI as part of a learning tour on September 26. The students, in their second year of study in forestry, met and interacted with…

Study assesses effectiveness of chemical control for taro beetle

A field experiment was carried out to assess how effective Bifenthrin is, a chemical pesticide used with three different application methods on two taro beetle species; Papuana and Eucopidocaulus. The three application methods were; measuring beaker (standard practice), knapsack sprayer,…

Taiwanese official visits NARI

A Taiwanese scientist visited NARI as part of a fact-finding mission to see how rice cultivation can be improved with the aid of specialized skills in rice seed development, post-processing, storage management, setting inspection criteria, and other practical areas. Dr.…

Plant Health Workshop ends on high note

Fourteen officers received certificates and recognized as plant health doctors, through the support of the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI). As plant health doctors, the officers will play the role like a ‘medical’ doctor where symptoms are investigated…

Agriculture sector agencies urged to deliver on govt plan

Government agencies and departments are urged to deliver on the national government’s plan through agricultural commercialisation and livestock development. Agriculture Department Secretary Dr Sergie Bang made this challenge at the 12th NARI Agricultural Innovations Show, saying key players within the…

Traditional knowledge still useful in farming

Being able to learn about indigenous knowledge from East New Britain, Morobe, and Eastern Highlands is the highlight of the video production team from Goroka University’s Centre for Social and Creative Media and NARI. CSCM’s Officer Dianne Singut says developing…

Regional consultation for new agriculture plan

East New Britain hosted the first of regional consultation workshops facilitated by the National Research Institute in partnership with the agriculture sector agencies from August 10 to 11. Sector agencies, including NARI, converged to discuss and develop strategies to improve…