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Ambum Valley Coffee Rehabilitation and Extension Program Receives Support from Enga Provincial Government
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea /Economy & Trade

Ambum Valley Coffee Rehabilitation and Extension Program Receives Support from Enga Provincial Government

From Post-Courier · (3h ago) English Positive tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Residents in Papua New Guinea's Ambum Valley are rehabilitating old coffee plots and planting new seedlings with support from the Enga Provincial Government.
  • The Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society received vital supplies including shade cloth, polythene bags, and fertilizer for central nurseries.
  • This initiative aims to revive the coffee industry, boost economic empowerment for local farmers, and strengthen coffee production in the region.

The Enga Provincial Government is making a significant investment in the future of coffee farming in the Ambum Valley, demonstrating a commitment to revitalizing the local economy. Through the Office of the Deputy Provincial Administrator-Economic Services, crucial support has been channeled to the Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society, enabling the rehabilitation of existing coffee plots and the nurturing of new seedlings.

On behalf of the people of Ambum LLG, we extend our sincere gratitude for your timely and generous support toward coffee development in Ambum Valley.

— Bill IsakChairman of the Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society thanking the Enga Provincial Government for their support.

Chairman of the Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society, Mr. Bill Isak, expressed profound gratitude for the timely and generous assistance. The provided supplies, including shade cloth, polythene bags, and NPK fertilizer for six central nurseries, are vital for the success of this coffee revival and transplanting program. This partnership between the Enga Department of Agriculture & Livestock (DAL) and the cooperative directly strengthens farmers and advances the shared goal of quality coffee production and economic empowerment.

This intervention is being hailed as a key milestone in rebuilding the coffee industry within the Ambum LLG. The support ensures that farmers have the necessary resources to enhance their coffee cultivation efforts, ultimately leading to improved livelihoods and economic stability. The Enga Provincial Government's commitment is a testament to their dedication to rural development and economic service.

This support, through the partnership between Enga Department of Agriculture & Livestock (DAL) and Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society, directly strengthens our farmers and advances our shared goal of quality coffee production and economic empowerment.

— Bill IsakChairman of the Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society highlighting the impact of the government's support on local farmers and the coffee industry.

Mr. Isak assured the provincial government that this investment will significantly boost the coffee rehabilitation and extension work throughout the Ambum Valley. He has taken responsibility for providing updates on the progress of seedling raising and their eventual distribution, underscoring the cooperative's dedication to transparency and accountability in this important agricultural endeavor.

Once again, thank you for your commitment to rural farmers and for standing with us in economic service.

— Bill IsakChairman of the Ambum Coffee Cooperative Society expressing continued gratitude for the government's dedication to rural economic development.
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