Applications for a Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming
Smart Farmer Program
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CALL FOR APPLICATION - SMART FARMER PROGRAM
CERTIFICATE IN IRRIGATED RICE FARMING
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology through the Agriculture Department wishes to invite applications for a Certificate in Irrigated Rice Farming course. This is short-term training program is conducted in partnership with Trukai Industries Limited’s Smart Farmer Program.
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 requested via email; TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or collect from your nearest Trukai Distribution Center.
- 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 5Th May, 2023.
Payment of Fees
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.
Account Name: UNITECH TRUST FUND
Account Number: 11188172
Bank Name: KINA BANK
Branch: LAE
BSB Code:028 014
Swift Code: KINIPGPG
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
