In the heart of Papua New Guinea, the dedicated team at PNG Women in Agriculture (PNGWiA) Development is making significant strides in implementing the FORI Pacific Breadfruit Project. This visionary initiative aims to harness the potential of breadfruit as a sustainable food source while uplifting local farmers. In this blog, we’ll take you through the recent developments in the incredible work done by PNGWiA.

The journey begins with the collection, propagation, and multiplication of rootstock material. This crucial phase is currently underway in the Morobe and Madang Provinces, with local farmers actively involved. Under the expert guidance of the project team, traditional methods blend with innovative techniques like marcotting.

Marcotting, a grafting technique, has been successfully employed, and the resulting plantings are transferred to pots for the curing process. This meticulous approach ensures the availability of robust breadfruit trees for future cultivation.