Where are coconut palms grown in Papua New Guinea?
The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is cultivated extensively in 14 coastal and Island Provinces of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The land area under coconut palms is currently estimated to be about 250,000 hectares. Copra production in the recent past stabilized around 140,000-150,000 tonnes (APCC yearbook, 1997).
Where is the coconut plantation located in Papua New Guinea?
Our coconut plantation is located in Rabaul, East New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea, which consists of high yielding hybrid trees. Globe- CCNO Oil processing facility is the largest plant in Papua New Guinea, based in Madang Province. It is located in the vicinity of Madang Town just at the waterfront of Madang Harbour.
Why do people eat coconuts in Papua New Guinea?
An estimated 2.6 million people are engaged in coconut activities in PNG to either generate income and/or as food to supplement their livelihoods. In 1884, German settlers arrived in eastern New Guinea (now part of Papua New Guinea ), who planted Coconut palms ( Cocos nucifera) for the production of copra, the dried flesh of the coconut.
Is Papua New Guinea putting coconuts to another use?
On Karkar island in Papua New Guinea, hundreds of coconut trees stand tall, stretching far into the distance. Decades ago, the fruit was a lucrative export but over the years it has become less prized on international markets. Now, the small island off the north coast of the country, is putting coconuts to another use.