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GETTING our plans and framework right in line with our goal and strategic objective is a tough job, however, much can be achieved through team work and networking closely with our partners, NARI acting Director General, Warea Orapa says. “We…
The construction of a permanent shed will not only provide easy access to farm machinery but improve rice related research work for NARI’s Momase Regional Centre. The new building is supported by the Taiwan International Cooperation Development Fund. This work…
Technical Officer- Livestock Lucy Lapauve (centre) being assisted by livestock team to weigh goats and sheep at the Labu livestock area. Weighing of sheep and goats keeps a check on the health of the animals at different stages of their…
Dr Sim Sar is one of the few entomologists in the Papua New Guinea agricultural sector. He studied at the University of Queensland on a John Allwright Fellowship from 2008 to 2011 after studying at UPNG. This study contributed to…
Many communities are challenged with safe drinking water sources, and could worsen in the event of natural disasters such droughts and floods. To address such scenarios along with food security issues associated such hazards; we (NARI) have been promoting the…
FISH is an integral part of the livelihood in many coastal communities, particularly among small islands and atolls communities. It is no different to the Bali and Vitu islanders; the two together constitutes the Bali-Vitu LLG in the Talasia district,…
The final assessment and evaluation of the Pobuma and Bali Vitu project sites of EUCCR project was undertaken in over two week in June (1-15 June). The team led by M&E Officer, Rose Sabub, undertook the survey across the two…
Monica Mazi spent the last 20 years working with NARI and is thankful that she has so many skills and knowledge in livestock husbandry practices. Mrs Mazi was initially employed in early January, 2000, as a research technician. She was…
Researchers from NARI and the PNG University of Technology are investigating ways to control weevils in sweetpotato apart from chemicals use. This collective research is part of a project supported by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) “Developing…
The National Agricultural Research Institute warmly received the Minister for Higher Education Research Science and Technology, Honourable Wesley Raminai on 9 April, 2021 at the Sir Alkan Tololo Research Centre, Lae, Morobe province. With the position of Acting Director General…
