APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT 

CERTIFICATE IN IRRIGATED RICE FARMING SMART FARMER

The Pacific Adventist University in Port Moresby and the PNG University of Technology in Lae wishes to invite applications for a Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming course. This is a short-term training program conducted in partnership with Trukai Industries’ Smart Farmer Program.

The training has 2 components; 2 weeks on campus and 18 weeks at the farmers locations. The on-campus training will take place at Unitech from 9th - 20th June and at PAU from 23rd June - 4th July, 2025.

[ LAE UNITECH - DOWNLOAD PDF APPLICATION FORM ]

[ PAU - DOWNLOAD PDF APPLICATION FORM ]

[ Application Instructions PDF ]

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicant must:

• Be between the ages of 25 to 50 years
• Be physically fit
• Provide a medical check
• Be an experienced crop farmer
• Have a piece of farming land that is close to a water source
• Have a cropping area that is accessible by road

How to Apply

Application forms can be obtained by;
• Visiting your nearest Trukai Office
• Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg

The completed form must be sent with a support letter from a village councilor or district administrator from your local areaSend completed applications forms to TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or drop off at the nearest Trukai Office before:
• University of Technology - 9th, June 2025
• Pacific Adverntist University - 22nd, June 2025

Payment of Fees

• A non refundable aplication fee of K20 must be paid to the account details provided below.
• A fee of K200 for accommodation, transportation and all training resources must be paid to the account details provided below.
• K200 fee must be paid prior to registration.
• Be between the ages of 25 to 50 years
• Be physically fit

Account Name: UNITECH TRUST FUND
Account Number: 11188172
Bank Name: KINA BANK
Branch: LAE
BSB Code:028 014
Swift Code: KINIPGPG

Account Name: PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Account No: 1002258562
Bank Name BSP
Branch: Boroko
Account Type: Cheque

Account Name: PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Account No: 604745801
Bank Name: WESTPAC
Branch: Boroko
Account Type: Cheque

Your name and program applied for MUST be clearly printed on the bank receipt or you can pay over the eftpos during the registration period.

For more information

Please contact Trukai Farms on 7373 8300 or 7411 2466
Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg