Just like other aspects of life, agricultural activities mirror the culture and mindset of the society in which they are practiced. This could not be more real than in a Melanesian country like Papua New Guinea. Here, bias gender roles…
Doreen Iga, ACIAR PNG country manager visited the galip factory in Kerevat, East New Britain recently. Ms Iga’s two-hour visit to see how galip was processed from buying point, to depulping of fresh galip nuts, various drying stages and product…
Basic methods of processing common staple crops are vital. Staples such as sweetpotato, cassava, taro and banana have high moisture contents and it takes just a few days before they start to rot. Processing ensures that these crops are turned…
After being delayed due to the COVID19 lockdown coupled with logistic difficulties, project activities are slowly picking up at the Teptep project site. Infrastructure development including the constructions of a nursery and poultry sheds started last month following the shipment…
Forty technical support staff In NARI participated in an in-house capacity building Workshop to not only develop their skills but also to address the challenges of staff capacity and delivery of projects in an effective and sustainable manner. The project,…
