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Port Moresby – Minister for Coffee, Hon. William Bando, has issued a passionate call to all Papua New Guineans, urging every citizen—especially those in rural areas—to plant coffee and take ownership of one of the country’s most valuable and sustainable economic opportunities.
“There is real money in coffee,” the Minister said. “Let’s make it one of the strongest economic backbones of our beautiful nation. This is my focus as your Minister for Coffee.”
Last week, Minister Bando visited Mountainville Coffee Plantation in Kabiufa, Goroka, to reinforce this national message and meet with local farmers and stakeholders. He also held important strategy sessions with the Coffee Industry Corporation Limited to discuss practical steps toward revitalizing and expanding PNG’s coffee sector.
“Coffee is not just for big business—it’s for you, the people. This is your gold, your oil, your gas. While those resources may one day run out, coffee will always be here. It belongs to the people of Papua New Guinea,” said the Minister.
Hon. Bando emphasized the importance of providing government incentives to motivate rural communities and youth to take up coffee farming as a way to promote self-reliance, peace, and long-term prosperity.
Even before his ministerial appointment, Minister Bando had already begun work in his district, where one million coffee seedlings have been planted, with the government paying K4 per seedling. “It’s encouraging to see our youth trading weapons for seedlings, laying the foundations for a better and more peaceful future,” he said.
With the full support of the Marape-Rosso Government, the Minister’s mission is to empower rural communities and build a thriving, export-ready coffee industry that lifts the national economy.
Let’s work together. Plant coffee, grow our future.
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