Trukai’s Smart Farmer Program

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. This short-term training program is conducted in partnership with Trukai Industries’ Smart Farmer Program.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, applicant must:

• 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 are the sole responsibilities of the trainee. The university reserves the right to make change(s) to the program or withdraw without notice.
• Send completed application forms to TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg or drop it off at your nearest Trukai Distribution Center by Friday 16^TH December, 2022.

Payment of Fees

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

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 by eftpos during the registration period.

• Download – Call for Application Form (PDF)
• Download – Application for Enrolment (PDF)

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please contact Trukai Farms on 472 2246 or 7373 8300
Email: TruFarmersTraining@trukai.com.pg