Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming – Smart Farmer Program
The Pacific Adventist University (Port Moresby) and the PNG University of Technology (Lae) invite applications for the Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming course under Trukai Industries’ Smart Farmer Program.
This short-term training program combines on-campus learning with practical, field-based experience. The training includes two weeks on campus (January 13–24, 2025) and 18 weeks at participants' farming locations.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be aged between 25 and 50 years.
- Be physically fit and provide a medical clearance.
- Be experienced crop farmers with access to farming land near a water source.
- Ensure the cropping area is accessible by road.
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained through:
- Your nearest Trukai Office.
- Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg
- Download link: Application Form
- UNITECH Application Forms
- PAU Application Forms
- Application Guide
- Completed applications must include a support letter from a local village councilor or district administrator and be sent to TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or dropped off at the nearest Trukai Office by Friday, December 31, 2024.
Payment Details
Application Fee: K20 (non-refundable).
Program Fee: K200 (covers accommodation, transportation, and training resources; payable before registration).
Payments should be made to the following accounts, clearly stating your name and the program applied for:
For UNITECH:
Account Name: UNITECH TRUST FUND
Account Number: 11188172
Bank Name: KINA BANK
Branch: Lae
For PAU:
BSP Bank:
Account Name: PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Account Number: 1002258562
Branch: Boroko
Westpac Bank:
Account Name: PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Account Number: 604745801
Branch: Boroko
Important Notes
Late or faxed applications will not be processed.
Meals and travel arrangements are the responsibility of trainees.
The universities reserve the right to modify or withdraw the program without notice.
For More Information
Contact Trukai Farms at:
Phone: 7373 8300 / 7411 2466
Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg
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