Smart Farmer Program

APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT 

Are you ready to grow your skills and unlock new agricultural opportunities? The Trukai Smart Farmer Program, in partnership with Pacific Adventist University (Port Moresby), the PNG University of Technology (Lae), and the PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment (UNRE), is proud to invite applications for the Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming Training—an exciting opportunity to build practical expertise and advance your rice farming skills while making a lasting impact in your community!

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicant must:

• Be between the ages of 25 to 50 years
• Be physically fit
• Provide a recent medical report from your local clinic
• Have some experience in growing crops. (potato, kaukau etc.)
• Have access to land close to a reliable water source.
• Have a cropping area that’s easy to access 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 area.

Send completed applications forms to TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or drop off at the nearest Trukai Office before:

• University of Technology - 8th, June 2026 | Download Application
• Pacific Adventist University - 15th, June 2026  | Download Application
• PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment - 22nd, June 2026  | Download Application

For more information: Call 7373 8300 or Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg

Payment of Fees

• A non refundable aplication fee of K20 must be paid to the account details provided below.
• A fee of K200 for training must be paid to the account details provided below prior to registration.
• Pay your training fee only to the account of the institution you will be attending.

Account Details

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

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

Account Name: PNG UNRE KVRTC
BSB Code:088 964
Account No: 1008225706
Bank Name: BSP
Branch: Kokopo
Account Type: Cheque

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

For more information

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