Agribusiness

Papua New Guinea cut flowers offer great niche industry potential

19 Jun 2018 by Nalau Bingeding 1 Comment

Horticulture is one of Papua New Guinea's most prospective industries. Nalau Bingeding reports on a grassroots enterprise that has the potential to grow in PNG.
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Trade expert Bonapas Onguglo outlines where Papua New Guinea could be missing opportunities

12 Jun 2018 by Kevin McQuillan Leave a Comment

Bonapas Onguglo has been working as a trade analyst at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) since 1984, advising African governments how to expand their economies. He sees new opportunities in agribusiness and the 'ocean economy'.
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Sankamap Exports founder believes Bougainville business has a bright future

29 May 2018 by David James 3 Comments

Establishing a business on a Papua New Guinea island is a difficult challenge. But Robert Critchley, owner of cocoa and copra supplier, Sankamap Exports, describes how it can be done.
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Mainland CEO outlines ambitious plan to diversify into new crops

15 May 2018 by David James 4 Comments

Papua New Guinea agribusiness Mainland Holdings is launching into new agricultural sectors to reduce its reliance on imports. Chief Executive David Alcock told the Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum that the company intends to grow sorghum and soya beans to use as stockfeed in partnership with local farmers.
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Papua New Guinea’s vanilla sector success relies on education and regulation

11 Apr 2018 by Sarah Byrne 10 Comments

PNG was the second-largest global grower of vanilla last year, producing about 250 metric tonnes, but leading processor and exporter, Paradise Spices, is calling for regulation of the sector to resolve supply and quality issues. Karina Makori, the company’s General Manager tells Business Advantage PNG inflated prices have halted production of vanilla products for the past nine months.
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Central bank Governor calls for plan to make Papua New Guinea self-sufficient in food

3 Apr 2018 by Kevin McQuillan 6 Comments

The Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea has called for a national plan to make the country self-sufficient in food production, with capacity for export. Loi Bakani outlined his proposal at last month’s National Planning Consultative Summit in Lae.
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Oil prices steady but LNG prices weaker: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets.

27 Feb 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Oil prices are up and copper is also strong, but LNG has weakened. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly review of Papua New Guinea commodity and financial markets.
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New Britain Palm Oil looking to expand and diversify, says Country Manager

13 Feb 2018 by Kevin McQuillan 1 Comment

Access to land is preventing New Britain Palm Oil from expanding its beef and palm oil production businesses. PNG Country Manager Robert Nilkare tells Business Advantage PNG, there is a need to develop more agriculture leases in Papua New Guinea.
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Oil prices up and gold stronger: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

30 Jan 2018 by David James Leave a Comment

Oil prices continue their rise but LNG prices have eased. Cocoa and palm oil prices are slightly stronger. Business Advantage PNG’s monthly overview of commodity and financial markets.
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Agri-tourism a big opportunity for Papua New Guinea says Agricultural Development Foundation president

30 Jan 2018 by Sarah Byrne 5 Comments

With the focus on major resources projects, Papua New Guinea is missing the opportunity to develop a thriving agri-tourism sector, Papua New Guinea Women in Agricultural Development Foundation (PNGWiADF) President, Maria Linibi tells Business Advantage PNG.
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Four questions with Chris Riddell, keynote speaker at 2024 PNG Investment Conference
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are open 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
Papua New Guinea’s premier business magazine to publish a special mining and energy edition
With a strong decade on the horizon for mining and energy in Papua New Guinea, Business Advantage PNG is set to publish its first special edition devoted solely to these sectors. As PNG’s resources sector gears up for an anticipated decade or more of new investment, with an estimated US$50 billion pipeline of projects lined […]

Agribusiness

Papua New Guinea cut flowers offer great niche industry potential

Trade expert Bonapas Onguglo outlines where Papua New Guinea could be missing opportunities

Sankamap Exports founder believes Bougainville business has a bright future

Mainland CEO outlines ambitious plan to diversify into new crops

Papua New Guinea’s vanilla sector success relies on education and regulation

Central bank Governor calls for plan to make Papua New Guinea self-sufficient in food

Oil prices steady but LNG prices weaker: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets.

New Britain Palm Oil looking to expand and diversify, says Country Manager

Oil prices up and gold stronger: a monthly review of Papua New Guinea’s commodity and financial markets

Agri-tourism a big opportunity for Papua New Guinea says Agricultural Development Foundation president

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