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Private sector investment targeted to redevelop Papua New Guinea state assets

13 Sep 2023 by Business Advantage PNG 4 Comments

Some key Papua New Guinea state assets, including the site of Port Moresby's old port, are being readied for redevelopment, with private sector investment being sought. The move is being guided by a new investment strategy from state holding company, Kumul Consolidated Holdings.
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Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices

16 Aug 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

To cater for growing global demand for organically-grown vanilla, Madang-based exporter Kamapin is expanding its support for Papua New Guinea's vanilla growers. Business Advantage PNG spoke with Managing Director, Dr Nancy Irwin, about the crop's potential.
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Smart Farmer Program a ‘game-changer’ for Papua New Guinea’s rice farmers

3 Jul 2023 by Mark Story 2 Comments

With rice farming expanding in Papua New Guinea, the country’s largest rice supplier, Trukai Industries, is partnering with tertiary institutions to help upskill farmers on the basics of irrigation rice farming.
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UK businesses to get more exposure to Papua New Guinea produce

24 Apr 2023 by Mark Story Leave a Comment

Last year, the United Kingdom government used major sporting events like the Commonwealth Games and the Rugby League World Cup to showcase Papua New Guinea coffee. Keith Scott, the UK's High Commissioner to PNG, tells Business Advantage PNG of further plans to encourage more business with post-Brexit Britain.
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Bumper cocoa crop to define 2023, says key exporter

15 Feb 2023 by Mark Story 1 Comment

There are expectations of a bumper cocoa crop in 2023, according to the new CEO of Papua New Guinea’s largest cocoa exporter, NGIP Agmark. However, Steven Nightingale tells Business Advantage PNG that profitability will depend on tighter control of rising costs.
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Sweet as can be: a buzzing future for Papua New Guinea apiculture

16 Mar 2022 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Helping Hand Honey Producers, Papua New Guinea's second largest honey producer, has long-term goals to increase honey production to meet rising demand and also export. Founder and Managing Director Kelly Inae talks to Business Advantage PNG.
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How to unleash the agriculture potential in Papua New Guinea’s Ramu and Markham valleys

20 Oct 2021 by Gabriella Munoz 3 Comments

Papua New Guinea's fertile Markham and Ramu valleys have the potential to become a food basket for the Asia-Pacific region. An International Finance Corporation (IFC) study highlights how this could be achieved.
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How Papua New Guinea can boost its coffee production [analysis]

1 Jul 2021 by Eugene Ezebilo 1 Comment

Papua New Guinea has the potential to become one of the top coffee producers in the world. Deputy Director of the National Research Institute, Eugene Ezebilo, explores what other countries have done to boost their coffee production and how these strategies could be implemented in PNG.
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Working cooperatively the key to improve Papua New Guinea’s cocoa exports

31 May 2021 by Gabriella Munoz Leave a Comment

Getting produce to market is one of the biggest constraints on Papua New Guinea's cocoa industry, according to the Chief Operating Officer of leading cocoa exporter, NGIP Agmark. Steven Nightingale says his company is developing a model that is helping to improve the situation.
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Lower demand sees Papua New Guinea’s agricultural exports fall

27 Apr 2021 by Business Advantage PNG 1 Comment

The latest figures from the Bank of Papua New Guinea reveal the negative impact of the global pandemic on PNG's agricultural sector. Exports of all the country's major agricultural commodities fell in the 12 months to September 2020, although the falls were partly offset by improved prices in some cases.
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2023 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference – the preview
With just a month to go until this year’s Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (Brisbane, 10 & 11 August), here’s an idea of what to expect. The program is mostly finalised and we’re really excited it features one of Australia’s best-known business commentators, Alan Kohler. Alan not only has a sound grasp of current business trends, but also […]
Innovation conference set for November in Port Moresby
Innovation PNG, an international-standard event bringing the best of new technology, creative solutions and innovative thinking to PNG, will be held on 10 November in Port Moresby. The event, to be held at APEC Haus, is a joint initiative of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) and business event specialists, Business Advantage […]
2023 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference dates announced
The 2023 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia on 10 & 11 August 2023. The post 2023 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference dates announced appeared first on Business Advantage International.

Agribusiness

Private sector investment targeted to redevelop Papua New Guinea state assets

Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices

Smart Farmer Program a ‘game-changer’ for Papua New Guinea’s rice farmers

UK businesses to get more exposure to Papua New Guinea produce

Bumper cocoa crop to define 2023, says key exporter

Sweet as can be: a buzzing future for Papua New Guinea apiculture

How to unleash the agriculture potential in Papua New Guinea’s Ramu and Markham valleys

How Papua New Guinea can boost its coffee production [analysis]

Working cooperatively the key to improve Papua New Guinea’s cocoa exports

Lower demand sees Papua New Guinea’s agricultural exports fall

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Papua New Guinea’s organically certified vanilla can demand premium prices

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Conference catches Papua New Guinea of the cusp of a new era of investment

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