AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAgriculture & Food Security: Farmers from Markham and the K92 Mining corridor trained on taro seed production with NARI and PNG University of Technology, learning mini-sett methods, sterilisation and nursery-bed preparation to support taro as a potential cash crop. Public Safety & Governance: PNG’s gun amnesty push is being followed by calls for strict action against anyone still holding illegal firearms after Sept 16, with enforcement urged to be non-political. National Planning: Prime Minister Marape used Independence to urge a “reset” for the next 50 years—backed by quality education spending and a culture of performance, discipline and accountability. Defence Connectivity: PNG Defence Force launched Starlink to strengthen command and communications for remote land and sea operations. Climate Stress on Crops: Frost linked to El Niño conditions is damaging gardens in Central Province, with communities reporting crop loss and worsening water shortages. Energy & LNG Works: Wood won a $200m ExxonMobil PNG LNG construction services contract, while deugro expanded PNG LNG logistics capability for Purari River movements. Mining Updates: Adyton reported new high-grade gold-copper results at Kabang on Feni Island, and Augustus Minerals prepared drilling at its Music Well gold target in WA.
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