AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFarm Mechanisation: Farmset sold 21 solar irrigation pumps and five walk-behind tractors through an FPDA programme, giving growers tools to manage water and reduce manual labour. Mining: The mining minister praised Ok Tedi’s leadership and urged the company to leave a sustainable legacy. Fisheries: PNG is seeking regional investment to expand processing, aquaculture and coastal fisheries, while a new partnership with the FAO aims to strengthen sector capacity and food security. Infrastructure and Energy: A K5 billion China-backed portfolio covers nine projects, including a 15MW Hela solar plant, household solar systems and telecom upgrades. Agriculture: Forecasters warn El Niño will persist into March, with coming rain unlikely to fully restore soil moisture and water supplies; meanwhile, an Australian livestock specialist is urging renewed investment in PNG’s cattle industry. Gas Development: Papua LNG is reported on track for a December final investment decision, as climate campaigners press insurers to reject support for gas expansion and ExxonMobil faces calls to rethink its project.**
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