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Agronomy

Agronomy

Agronomy Section – Carries out research into soil fertility maintenance, crop nutrition and fertiliser management.
Entomology

Entomology

Entomology section conducts research in Oil Palm pollination and integrated pest management of insects, weed and other pests.
Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology

Plant Pathology section conducts research in the control of basal stem rots of Oil Palm caused by Ganoderma fungus
Smallholder and Socioeconomics

Smallholder and Socioeconomics

Low productivity is number one problem for smallholders and is caused by both Agronomic, Social and Economic constraints therefore, Smallholder and Socioeconomic team provide both research and extension interventions that will improve smallholders productivity and strengthen economic, environmental and social…

Battery-powered Pollinator

Field Demonstration Highlights On October 19, 2024, a field demonstration was conducted at Kumbango Plantation in West New Britain Province for the Battery-powered Pollinator, a new technology designed to boost oil palm yields under suboptimal fruit set conditions. Key stakeholders…

By PNGOPRA Media | 03/03/2025 | General Posts | No Comments |
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