Oro rice shipped

Oro rice officially on the market

Six tons of Oro rice have left the shores of Northern Province and shipped to Trukai Industries in Lae, Morobe Province, to be on the shelves in shops.

Another 18 tons are packed and will depart the Oro wharf in the coming months.

Northern Governor Gary Juffa mentioned this during the Trukai Industries Field Day at Erap on Friday.

"Oro Rice Association has packed six tons of rice for Trukai Industries. Another 18 will be shipped across shortly. This is the culmination of hard work by our local farmers and Trukai Industries.