Smart Farmer Program

APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLMENT 

Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae - Download

Pacific Adventist University, Port Moresby - Download

Download - Call for Application Form (PDF)

CERTIFICATE IN IRRIGATED RICE FARMING

The Papua New Guinea University of Technology and the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) wishes to invite applications for a Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming course. This short-term training program is conducted in partnership with Trukai Industries' Smart Farmer Program.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicants 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 through the following: 
  • TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg
  • Collect from your nearest Trukai Distribution Center
  • Download here:
    • Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae - Download
    • Pacific Adventist University, Port Moresby - Download
• The completed form must be sent with a support letter from a village councilor or district administrator from your local area.
• Faxed applications will not be processed.
• Applications received after closing date may not be processed.
• Accommodation is provided. However, meals and travel arrangements is the trainees responsibilities.
• The university reserves the right to make change(s) to the program or withdraw without notice.
• Send completed applications forms to TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or drop off at the nearest Trukai
• The application should reach Distribution Centers by Friday 15th December, 2023.

Payment of Fees

A non-refundable fee of K20 is required for application. 

A fee of K200 to cater for accommodation, transportation and all training resources must be paid to the account details provided below.

Important: At least 50% of the K200 fee must be paid prior to registration.

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.

Papua New Guinea University of Technology 

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

Pacific Adventis University (PAU)

Account Name: PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Account Number: 1002258562
Bank Name: BSP
Branch: Boroko
Account Type: Cheque
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Account Name: PACIFIC ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
Bank Number: 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 472 2246 or 7373 8300
Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or
Download the Smart Farmer Frequently Asked Questions: Click here to download