Kaeok encourages locals to grow coffee in Wapenamanda District

Miki Kaeok, Papua New Guinea's Minister for Transport and Coffee, has encouraged the people of Wapenamanda District to make coffee farming a primary focus. He emphasized that coffee represents one of the most dependable avenues for enhancing rural livelihoods and bolstering the local economy.

The minister's appeal is directed at the residents of Wapenamanda, urging them to embrace coffee cultivation as a means of economic empowerment. By prioritizing this agricultural sector, the district can potentially see significant improvements in the quality of life for its rural population and a strengthening of its overall economic standing.

Kaeok's message underscores the importance of coffee as a key commodity for development in the region. His encouragement suggests a strategic focus on agriculture as a driver for growth, particularly in areas where rural livelihoods can be directly impacted by successful farming initiatives.

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