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
On February 21, 2025, Grow PNG joined its agribusiness partner, Rumion Farm, in celebrating a significant milestone—the Umi Corn Field Day. This event marked the first large-scale corn harvest for Rumion Farm in Umi, located in the Markham District of Morobe Province. With 550 hectares of corn harvested, the project is expected to generate approximately K5 million, providing a substantial boost to the region’s agricultural economy. For Grow PNG, this event reinforced the impo
