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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,…