FAO-led EU-STREIT PNG

To examine and introduce in practice the potential beneficial role of the fire ant as a measure against the Cocoa Pod Borer (CPB), the Programme recently signed a LoA with New Guinea Binatang Research Centre (NGBRC).

EU-STREIT PNG have conducted six cocoa bud grafting and block management trainings for 1061 lead farmers in Aitape, East and West LLGs, in order to rehabilitate old cocoa trees and those affected by cocoa pod borer (CPB) pest. A new vanilla pollination technique will equip 357 lead farmers in six villages in remote areas.

FAO-led EU-STREIT PNG conducted 12 trainings for farmers in Sandaun, who earn a living from cocoa and vanilla.