Grow PNG Ltd is a not-for-profit subsidiary of Grow Asia Ltd established in Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea in June 2019. It is supported by the World Economic Forum to help implement the United Nations Sustainable Development Strategy on Sustainable Agriculture.
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2nd Street, Top Town
1st Floor, Nabawan Supa Haus
Lae, Morobe Province 411, PG
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Morobe Province recently issued titles to landowner groups for a small percentage of the fertile Markham Valley. Grow PNG Ltd's David Stewart tells Business Advantage PNG that this has sparked interest from third-party investors in what could become a case study for the development of the country’s agriculture sector. https://lnkd.in/g_eDkpy9 #png #pngbusiness
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🇵🇬 The Magnificent Markham Valley! With over 400,000 hectares of fertile land, this region in Papua New Guinea is primed to become a thriving agri-business hub. Collaboration across sectors can spark innovation and growth, especially for smallholder farmers and women-led businesses! Grow Asia and our Country Chapter in Papua New Guinea - Grow PNG Ltd recently hosted a Breakfast Session with key partners in Singapore, led by Beverley Postma and David Stewart, which sparked inspiring conversations on the future of agriculture in PNG. With the support of Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Grow PNG is proud to have established land titles for 24 local groups, paving the way for investments that support smallholder farmers and women-led businesses. These land titles create secure land access, encouraging long-term investments that drive economic empowerment and community resilience. We look forward to amplifying new investments in the coming year and showcasing evidence to build confidence in investing in Papua New Guinea. Let’s work together to foster partnerships that prioritize sustainability and respect for our communities! 🎥 Learn more about agri-investments in Papua New Guinea ➡ https://lnkd.in/gdijc-9F #SustainableINvestment | #MarkhamValley | #Agriculture | #Partnerships | #ClimateAction
At Grow Asia Annual General Meeting on World Food Day, our Country Director, David Stewart , and Country Program Manager, Ruthy David Kusak proudly represented Grow PNG! It was a pleasure to convene with our fellow country chapters and partners in Singapore and engage in high-level discussions on advancing sustainable food systems. From empowering women in agriculture to promoting sustainable farming practices, we will continue to drive positive change in the Markham and Ramu Corridor and in Papua New Guinea. Looking forward to continuing this journey of responsible investing and multi-stakeholder partnerships! 🌍 #WorldFoodDay #GrowAsia #SustainableAgriculture #Partnerships
🌱 On #WorldFoodDay, Grow Asia convened our Annual General Meeting during a powerful day of collaboration with Members and Partners from our Advisory Councils. Over the past year, we have been accelerating on-the-ground projects through our country chapters in Cambodia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Viet Nam to reach nearly 4 million farmers. We could not have achieved this without the steadfast support of our Public, Private, and Civil Society partners, many of whom joined us for a full day of high-level sessions in Singapore focused on driving measurable, scalable impact. Together, we celebrated the strides we have made in building more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems as we set the stage for the year ahead. A critical focus for 2025 will be bridging the urgent climate financing gap that poses the biggest threat to Southeast Asia's food security, and the 70 million SMEs and smallscale farmers that lie at the front line. The GrowBeyond blended-finance model is leading this charge, as spotlighted by Aadarsh Baijal and the team from Bain & Company. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫'𝐬 𝐀𝐆𝐌 ⬇️ 🍫 GrowHer:Kakao for the empowerment of women: https://lnkd.in/dE23jH-c 📱 The Grow Asia Innovation Challenge for sustainable rice: https://lnkd.in/gKvPePHa 🇵🇬 The power of agricultural economic growth corridors - in Papua New Guinea 🌟 We are deeply grateful to our donors and Council Members for their unwavering support in advancing our programs, and to our expert panelists who sparked dynamic conversations around “Mobilizing Climate Finance for Smallholder Agriculture:” María Ángeles León López – Co-Founder and President, Global Social Impact Investments Marie Cheong – Founding Partner, Wavemaker Impact Niall O'Connor – Centre Director, SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute Asia Centre 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: ▸ Tania Strauss, Head of Food and Water at the World Economic Forum, who reminded us of the importance to connect demand side and supply side initiatives to empower agri-SMEs; and ▸ Thule Lenneiye, Chief of Staff at AGRA, who underscored the importance of strengthening South-South collaboration between Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Stay tuned as Grow Asia and our 700+ partners continue to pursue scalable and transformative solutions in the months ahead. Not tagged in photos: Berlinda Lim, Anastasia Kurniadi #WorldFoodDay | #AgriFoodInnovation | #ClimateFinance | #COP30
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The Magnificent Markham Valley 🌍 Grow Asia is pleased to invite interested members and partners to join our in-person, breakfast roundtable exploring Agri-Investment Opportunities in Papua New Guinea. Taking place on 16 October 2024, #WorldFoodDay, the session will explore developments and investment opportunities in the Markham Valley Agricultural Growth Corridor, as well as the steps Grow PNG Ltd is taking to unlock this potential. Grow PNG's Country Director David Stewart and Ruthy, Country Program Manager, will be in Singapore to lead this discussion and showcase the agricultural potential of the Markham Valley. 👉 To secure your place at this exclusive event and networking opportunity, please RSVP by emailing invite@growasia.org. The Details 📅 Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024 🕒 Time: 08:00-09:30 GMT+8 📍 Where: Conrad Singapore Orchard We're grateful to our partners at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for their on going support to Grow PNG. We look forward to seeing you there! #GrowPNG #AgriInvestment #MarkhamValley
🌱 🌾 Grow PNG is excited to provide media support for the Markham Smart Farmers Association (MFSA) and share details of the upcoming World Food Day Celebrations, with significant support from the Markham District Development Authority. The event will be held from 14th to 16th October at Mutzing Oval in Markham Valley, Morobe Province. This three-day celebration will highlight the importance of agriculture in the valley, showcasing the region’s rich landscape, hardworking farmers, and fertile soils. 14th-15th October: Local farmers will display their diverse crops and products. 16th October: A special focus on agribusiness, with displays and demonstrations. 🎟 Tickets will be available at the gate: K2 for children and K5 for adults. Join us in celebrating the strength of the Markham Valley agricultural community and the vital role it plays in our food systems! 🌱
🌾 Grow PNG attended the recent Rice and Grain Stakeholders Consultations Program hosted by the National Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) at the Gateway Hotel in Port Moresby on August 13th, 2024 at the invitation of DAL secretary Dr. Sergie Bang . The purpose of the event was to bring together all players in the Rice & Grain industry, to share their roles and responsibilities, debate and actively discuss the industry to determine a way forward in enhancing Rice & Grain production to achieve National Agriculture Sector Plan (NASP) of 400,000 metric tonnes of rice by 2030. The program commenced with welcome and overview of the current situation on Rice and Grains by the National Department of Agriculture and Livestock Secretary, Dr. Sergie Bang . Dr. Bang highlighted that Rice and Grains is currently managed within Department of Agriculture and Livestock. The National Executive Council Decision 369/2023 directed DAL to establish the Rice & Grain board. Less than 5% of the rice we consume is produced locally, a gap that significantly contributes to high import costs. To address this issue, it is essential for stakeholders to collaborate as a team to achieve the necessary targets. This involves establishing multiple commercially-sized farms, rethinking land availability and production practices, and increasing financial investment in agricultural outputs. Additionally, a coordinated effort that includes both government and stakeholder commitments to production obligations is crucial for bridging this gap. Representing Grow PNG team was Julie Sip , Implementation and Engagement Lead who presented on “GROW PNG’s role in enhancing Domestic Rice and Grain Production, Utilization, and Trade.” Key discussions focused on emphasizing and encouraging smallholder farmers to view agriculture as a viable, profitable, and sustainable business opportunity rather than as a subsistence gardener. The discussions included the education of smallholder farmers to help them understand and adopt /improved farming techniques so that productivity can increase and market access can improve. Ms.Sip further stressed the need to identify solutions for agricultural development, finance and income growth. Grow PNG's entry point is through its Land Access Guide training, which educates landowners on how to unlock their land for potential development and commercialization. Grow PNG advocates for the concept of farming as a business, helping farmers to understand the economic benefits of commercial agriculture and guiding them towards achieving commercial-scale production. Ms.Sip shared Grow PNG’s way forward through the upcoming Agri Partnership Investment Program (APIP) aimed directly at smallholder farmers. Grow PNG will continue to build as its success as a silo breaker and facilitate roundtable discussions to share knowledge and awareness between all industrial players, including government at all levels. Photo Courtesy: Leo Eko NDAL.
Grow PNG team attended the Agri Talk Series #3, hosted by the PNGUoT Agriculture Students Association (ASA) at the Papua New Guinea University of Technology. Our Country Program Manager, Ruthy David, was invited as a guest speaker to share her insights and expertise. The event took place on Saturday, 20th July 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Duncanson Hall (DH), The University of Technology Taraka Campus. The Agri Talk Series is a groundbreaking initiative by ASA, designed to inspire and equip students with the knowledge they need to excel in their agricultural careers. The theme for this year's series, “Empowering Agriculture for PNG’s Prosperity”. Ruthy spoke about the pivotal role Grow PNG plays in the Markham Valley, highlighting the current programs and the critical gaps identified at the farm level, particularly, “Transition from Traditional Gardening to Farming for Business.” She added that the knowledge gaps in understanding farming as a business are enormous in the rural agriculture communities. Ruthy challenged the agriculture student association of how their learnings attained from the studies can be applied back to their villages and communities as an act of empowering agriculture for PNG’s Prosperity. Her insights into creating an enabling environment for graduates to make a meaningful impact in their communities were particularly well-received. Our mission at Grow PNG aligns perfectly with ASA's vision to cultivate a dynamic, innovative, and entrepreneurial spirit among students by 2025. Together, we are committed to promoting professional excellence and sustainable development in PNG’s agricultural sector through research, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. A big thank you to the Agriculture Students Association for organizing this event. We look forward to more collaborations that will drive positive change and prosperity in PNG’s agriculture sector. #Agriculture #AgriTalkSeries #EmpoweringAgriculture #PNGProsperity #SustainableDevelopment #MarkhamValley #AgricultureStudents #Innovation #Entrepreneurship
🌟 Video highlights from the recent Incorporated Land Group (ILG) Title Handover Ceremony, hosted by the Markham District Development Authority and supported by Grow PNG at Markham Valley Secondary School in Mutzing, Markham District, are now available! The ceremony marked the official handover of 24 land titles by Markham District. The titles were presented by Markham District M.P. and Deputy Speaker, Hon. Koni Iguan, to the ILG executives, witnessed by various stakeholders and officials involved in this historic event. This milestone is a significant step towards the modernisation, formalisation, and commercialisation of land management in PNG. Watch the video to experience the spirit of collaboration and celebration as we thank the landowners, partners, and donors who made this event a success. A special thank you to Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the Grow Asia regional team for their continuous support and contribution. Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea | 🎥 Click below to watch the video now!
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The Grow PNG Ltd team was honored to host Fiona Lynn from Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Lae, Morobe Province last week. Fiona has been a steadfast advocate for regional development, and her visit underscored the strength of the Australia-Papua New Guinea partnership and collaboration. Some highlights from the visit: 🌟 An overview of Grow PNG’s projects and achievements over the past four years 🤝 Strategic discussions with local business leaders and the Australian Consul General 👩🌾 Empowerment talks with women leaders in agriculture 🌱 Field trip to Mutzing Station, exploring agricultural initiatives Fiona’s visit solidified our partnership and paved the way for future collaborations. Our sincerest thanks to DFAT for their longstanding support of Grow Asia and Grow PNG’s mission and programs over the past years. We remain committed to driving agribusiness investment, connecting farmers to markets, and promoting sustainable development. John Byrne | Mark F. | Koni Iguan | Sheila Haro | Martha Raka | Nelson Simbiken | Bohage Bebinaso | Tom Francis | Australian High Commission Papua New Guinea | #AustraliaPNG | #SustainableDevelopment | #AgriculturalInnovation | #EconomicGrowth