Mechanized Rice Production in Papua New Guinea.

Abstract

Considerable progress has been made in the Territory in the last two years, by growers, who are interested in the mechanized production of rice, and there are signs that the industry is becoming firmly established in at least two areas, the Markham Valley and the Mekeo. This talk aims to briefly review the methods recommended for growers at the present time, and some of the problems associated with the developing industry. All references are to the dry system of production, since favourable conditions for irrigation have not yet been located in accessible areas.