Recommendations for the Cultivation of Robusta Coffee (Coffea canephora) in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea.

Abstract

Recommendations are given for planting and processing of robusta coffee under Papua and New Guinea conditions. Use of the 'Besuki' strain is advised. Details are given of nursery practices, shade establishment and maintenance, spacing of both coffee and shade trees in relation to the pruning system to be adopted, transplanting, field maintenance, different methods of pruning, harvesting, pulping, fermenting, drying, hulling and grading. Brief notes are given on the more common pests and diseases.