The Australian High Commission and Sprout Economics team gather with District officers and the Grow PNG team in front of the Markham District Office after a collaborative dialogue. On April 8th, Grow PNG facilitated a significant field visit to Mutzing Station in the Markham Valley, bringing together key stakeholders from the agriculture sector to strengthen the region's taro value chain. The delegation included representatives from Sprout Economics, namely Robert and Roel, a

Grow PNG facilitated a visit on March 19, 2025, by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) to Wampua Village, Mutzing Station, Markham Valley, providing an opportunity for researchers to engage with smallholder farmers and better understand the impact of climate change on taro production. Grow PNG and IFPRI team after a farm visit with the Markham District Development Authority and smallholder farmers after visiting the Taro sites at Wampua Village, Mutzing S

On February 22, 2025, Grow PNG facilitated a series of farm visits for Dr. Sergie Bang, Secretary of Papua New Guinea’s Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL). The visit aimed to assess agricultural initiatives, engage with smallholder farmers and stakeholders, and explore strategies to enhance productivity in the Markham Valley. Accompanied by Grow PNG Country Director David Stewart, Dr. Bang visited smallholder farmers in Maniape Village, near the K92 mine site. The