Staff take new roles kerevat

On 11 November, Mr Petilani officially handed over the Research and Development Coordinator role to Scientist Godfrey Hannet. In his parting remarks, Mr Petilani urged all staff to continue to promote the good spirit of working together and to put…

Tissue culture bananas bring short term relief

The biotechnology team at NARI’s Momase Regional Centre went into the festive season in a jolly mood, after the first harvest of four tissue culture bananas in December 2020. It was a big haul, much to the delight of Gou…

Multiplication plots set up in Rigo

Crop multiplication plots established at Kalo, Kamali and Gamoga villages will be the centre point of multiplying crop varieties in bulk and distributing it to communities along the Rigo Coast.A team from NARI’s Southern Regional Centre led by Gena Kawali,…

Bargam farmers receive solar rice mill

Bargam rice growers from Sumgilbar Local Level Government in the Sumkar District of Madang province were handed a solar rice milling technology by NARI to boost rice production and food security in the area. The group is part of the…

Maintaining rice varieties in the field

A team of officers from Momase Regional Centre in Bubia, Lae are working to ensure good quality rice varieties are maintained. The team transplanted rice seeds which were introduced to NARI at various times. The aim of this activity is…