Rubber plantation

The Minister said that it was about time Western Province began the plantation of rubber, since its launch in 1994 from the North Fly Rubber Limited in Kiunga.

This is Minister Tambua’s aim for Western Province, and also with the inclusion of cattle farming.

“The hardworking people of rubber plantation, I want to assure you that money will come straight to you, and you will benefit. Now our policies are downstream processing and increase in production,” stated Tambua.

Farmers and locals came in numbers to the main office at the Bisianumu Station when they heard that the Agriculture Minister was paying a visit.

Farmers in this part of the country are facing numerous hurdles, including accessibility and the lack – if not – absence of avenues to sell their produce.

Farmers said this was their livelihood but it was quite difficult to sustain themselves and their families.

It takes locals about half a day to reach the main road from the Bisianumu Rubber main office.