Partners
The School of Agriculture values strong partnerships that support teaching, research, and community development. Through collaboration with industry, government agencies, research institutions, and development partners, the School enhances practical learning opportunities, promotes innovation, and contributes to sustainable agricultural development in Papua New Guinea and the region.
National & International Partners
National – The School has established links with farmers, agricultural institutes, plantations, agribusiness, provincial governments and the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) in the following provinces: Central, Morobe, Madang, Eastern Highlands, Western Highlands, Enga, East New Britain and West New Britain. MOUs have also been signed with NARI and DAL to do collaborative works.
International – International linkages have been established through MOUs followed by joint projects with some universities in Australia, the South Pacific, and the UK. These are: University of South Pacific (USP), Charles Sturt University (Australia), National Research Institute (NRI) of Greenwich University (UK), South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) of the University of Adelaide (Australia), and Canberra University (Australia).
List of Industry Partners
| Industrial Partner | Type of Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) | Funded through projects for purchase and installation of Laboratory equipments (ICP-OES, LECO CN analyzer) also funded the scholarships for Post Graduate students through “Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for UNITECH, University of Lae, Papua New Guinea ASEM/2004/077” and Postgraduate scholarship scheme at the University of Technology Lae, Papua New Guinea – Phase 2 ASEM/2008/042” Also partner in many research projects. |
| New Zealand Overseas Development Assistance (NZODA) | Funded the undergraduate and post graduate students through scholarships |
| Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) | Funding for laboratory equipments. |
| European Union | Funded the post graduate students through scholarships |
| National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) | Research partner in many ACIAR funded projects. Exchange of research equipments, materials etc. Student placement for industrial attachment Research stations facilitate field and study visits of students. |
| South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), Australia | Collaborator on research project-Enhancing role of small scale feed milling in the development of the monogastric industries in Papua New Guinea (http://aciar.gov.au/project/ASEM/2010/053). A four-year project amounting A$798, 863.00 with partners South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI), NARI, CLTC Banz, Livestock Dev Corp |
| New Briton Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL) | Placement for industrial training of students. A number of BSAG students supported through school fee assistance. |
| Trukai Industries Limited | Funded a research project entitled Evaluation of 39 local and introduced rice varieties in Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. Also placement of students for industrial attachment. |
| Morobe Provincial Government (MPG) | Scholarships to graduate and post graduate students. |
| East Sepik Provincial Government | Scholarships to post graduate students. |
| Fresh Produce Development Authority (FPDA) | Funding research projects, participation in academic activities, and placement of students for industrial attachment. |
| National Development Bank (NDB) | Placement of students for industrial attachment. |
| National Agriculture Quarantine and Inspection Authority (NAQIA) | Placement of students for industrial attachment. |
| Mainlands Holdings Limited | Placement of students for industrial attachment. |
| Papua New Guinea Oil Palm Research Association Inc. (OPRA) | Supervision of Post Graduate Student Research |
| Ramu-Agri Industries Limited | Supervision of Post Graduate Student Research |
| Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) | Placement of students for industrial attachment. |
| Kenmore Group of Companies | Placement of students for industrial attachment and scholarships to Post Graduate students |