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Coffee extension officers from the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) together with coffee stakeholders undertook a 2 weeks intensive workshop on coffee processing at the Kosem Coffee Ltd in Banz, Jiwaka Province. The workshop started on August 14th and ended on August 25th, 2023. Participants were taken through hands-on training on new processing methods for Washed …

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A 42-meter footbridge that will serve coffee farmers in Omkolai in the Gumine District of Simbu province has been successfully completed and ready to be opened in early September 2023. The footbridge is a government funded project under the Coffee Industry Corporation’s Coffee Access Road Project with an investment of K529, 000.00. According to chief …

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 Nine coffee stakeholders from Papua New Guinea will be participating at the Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) from August 17-19, 2023. Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) Chief Operations Officer Steven Tumae said as the authority responsible for providing leadership and services for the coffee industry in Papua New Guinea, it is pleased to be supporting this …

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Extension training modules for managing coffee berry borer (CBB) using simple, low input, low cost and cultural control techniques was launched in Goroka on Wednesday, August 9th, 2023. The modules were launched by Coffee Minister Hon. Joe Kuli in the presence of the Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) representatives, Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) staff …

CBB TRAINING MODULES LAUNCHED UNDER PARTNERSHIP RESEARCH Read More »

There are approximately 3,000 tons of parchment coffee yet to be air freighted from 67 operational airstrips in remote areas in the country. Coffee Minister Joe Kuli said this when presenting dummy cheques totaling K1 million to various third level airlines and shipping agencies on Monday, July 31, 2023 in Port Moresby. Minister Kuli said …

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PRESS RELEASE The PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification (PACD) Project’s Industry Coordination Committee (CIC-PACD ICC) has expressed grave concerns on the widespread infestation levels of coffee berry borer (CBB) in the country following reports that the pest was now present in six provinces since confirmation of same at Banz, Jiwaka in early 2017.This concern was …

CIC-PACD ICC CALLS FOR JOINT EFFORTS TO CURB CBB Read More »

PRESS RELEASE The Coffee Component of PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification (PACD) Project Industry Coordination Committee (PACD-ICC) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ian Mopafi as the newly appointed chairman effective March 30, 2023. The committee consists of CIC, Provincial DAL Managers of beneficiary provinces (Morobe, EHP, Simbu, Jiwaka, Enga and SHP), NARI, UOG, Momase …

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The Papua New Guinea Coffee Industry Corporation with the support of UK Aid (UKTP) and the UN’s International Trade Centre, successfully hosted a Coffee Cupping event with roasters from across the UK, taking advantage of the Kumuls’ participation in the Rugby League World Cup. The event was held in St Helens, UK to tie in …

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