The Papua New Guinea National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) participated in the 6th China (Guangdong)–Pacific Island Countries Agricultural Technology Training Course, held from 20th October to 2nd November 2025 at the South China Agricultural University (SCAU) in Guangdong Province, China.…
A successful laboratory method to germinate immature orchid seeds and rapidly develop seedlings for local orchid nursery growers has been successful at National Agricultural Research Institute’s Regional Centre in Aiyura, Eastern Highlands. Using a tissue culture technique, researchers achieved 100%…
Protein is an essential nutrient in animal feed that forms the building block of growth, reproduction and health. Ongoing trials at NARI’s Livestock Programme at Labu in Lae are looking at using the Black Soldier Fly Larvae as an alternative…
Invasive weeds pose a significant threat to PNG’s biodiversity, agriculture, forestry, and rural livelihoods. Although PNG has a strong history in biological control—having successfully released 19 natural enemies since the mid-20th century—no new introductions have been made since 2014. Meanwhile,…
BUBIA, MOROBE PROVINCE: The National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is delighted to welcome Australian volunteers Jenny and Stephen Clark to its headquarters here in Lae, Morobe Province. The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian Government funded initiative. The Clarks joined…
