Hargy Oil Palms Limited 2020 Cadets Tours Dami Oil Palm Research Station

Figure 1: HOPL Cadets with Training Manager, OIC PNGOPRA, Division Managers and Supervisors.

A total of twelve (12) new cadets from Hargy Oil Palms Limited visited Dami Research on Saturday, 4th July 2020.  The purpose of the visit was to have an insight into research activities conducted by the respective sections/departments at PNG Oil Palm Research Association (PNGOPRA) and Dami Oil Palm Research Station (OPRS).  The team was led by the Officer-In charge of PNGOPRA in Bialla, Mr. Paul Simin and Hargy Oil Palm Limited Plantation Training Manager Mr. Lloyd Katao. Also accompanied with the Cadets were 3 Divisional Managers and 4 Field Supervisors.  

The team was welcomed by NBPOL Group Head of Research and Director of PNGOPRA Mr. Cheah See Sian upon their arrival.  The day began with presentations from the Head of Departments from both  PNGOPRA and OPRS.  Mr. Cheah See Siang then took the team to tour PNGOPRA Entomology and Plant Pathology Laboratories than proceeded to NBPOL Seed Processing Units before leaving Dami Research Station back to Hargy Oil Palms Limited.

Figure 2. Director of PNGOPRA and NBPOL Group Head of Research Mr. Cheah See Siang welcoming the cadets with and presented the overview of research activities conducted in Dami Research Station.
Figure 3: Head of PNGOPRA Agronomy Dr Murom Banabas explaining presenting the overview of the agronomy research in Oil Palm Industry.
 
Figure 4: Dr Mark Ero, Head of PNGOPRA Entomology presenting an overview of Entomology Research in Oil Palm
  Industry.
Figure 5: Head of PNGOPRA Plant Pathology Dr Emad Jaber giving presenting and overview of Plant Pathology Research.
Figure 6: PNGOPRA Socio-economist Mr. Emmanuel Germis presenting and overview of how Smallholder and
Socioeconomic Research is conducted within the Oil Palm Industry.
Figure 7: Dr Marnie Light NBPOL Research Coordinator  presenting how Oil Palm breeding are done in Dami OPRS.
Figure 8:  Dr. Baskaran Ponnusamy Head of NBPOL Bio-Technology explaining how oil palm is being processed in the lab.
 
Figure 9: The team in PNGOPRA Entomology Laboratory with Dr Mark Ero (Head of Entomology)
Figure 10: Dr. Emad Jaber (Head of Plant Pathology) explaining how Oil Palm DNA Singer Printing is extracted.
Figure 11: Mr. Michael Maiap (NBPOL Seed Sales Manager) Explaining how seeds are being processed.
By PNGOPRA Media | 27/07/2020 | 2 Comments |

2 thoughts on “Hargy Oil Palms Limited 2020 Cadets Tours Dami Oil Palm Research Station”

  1. Fidelis Hiamangi

    Hi there,

    I am Fidelis Hiamangi, Sustainability officer at Hargy Oil Palms Limited, Environment and Sustainability Department. I am interested to know about some of the Socio-Economic Researches that are conduct by PNG OPRA.

    Can I get in touch with a reliable person who can assist me with that.

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    1. PNGOPRA Media Post author

      Dear Fidelis,

      You can contact the following person in regards to your inquiry.

      Steven Nake
      Head of Smallholder and Socioeconomic Research
      PNGOPRA
      PO Box 97
      Kimbe, WNBP
      Phone: 79999493 Email: steven.nake@pngopra.com

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