Palm oil sector issues warning on fertiliser tax, the Ihu Special Economic Zone is launched, and SME loans total K20 million. Your midweek news in brief.
Ramu Agri Industries
University of Papua New Guinea’s Maholopa Laveil looks at the real impact of the government’s tariff policies on local manufacturers.
Ramu Agri GM moves to Sime Darby, and Autonomous Bougainville Government appoints Ministers.
Papua New Guinea’s largest sugar grower, Ramu Agri Industries, is adding value to its sugar harvest with new products. Business Advantage PNG spoke to General Manager Jamie Graham about its production of spirits and ethanol.
In brief: Government prepares to relocate Moresby port to Motukea Island, and other business stories
The national government prepares to buy Motukea Port from Curtain Bros, exports of LNG could double in five years and fuel prices fall. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
PNG’s second-largest city is the focal point for the nation’s downstream processing industries.
Papua New Guinea’s agricultural sector has a number of competitive advantages, including high seasonal rainfall, good quality soil and low-intensity methods. The absence of pesticides and artificial fertilisers presents opportunities for PNG to position itself as a leading organic producer.
Farming expertise, rich soil and high rainfall are behind Papua New Guinea’s organic strength.
Sugar, beef and oil palm are the three platforms on which Papua New Guinea agricultural company, Ramu Agri Industries (RAI) is based. Expansion is planned for all three, following the company’s September 2008 acquisition by New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL).