Empowering Farmers for Sustainable Growth
Transitioning village farming households from semi-subsistence agriculture to market-oriented production.
Project Funders, Partners & Implementers
25,000
Farming Households
125,000
Total Beneficiaries
$46.8M
Total Investment
6
Target Provinces
About the MVF Project
The Market for Village Farmers (MVF) Project aims to transition village farming households from semi-subsistence agriculture to market-oriented production, increasing sustainable returns through marketed production.
Project Mission
To increase sustainable returns for farming households through marketed production, improving livelihoods and food security across Papua New Guinea.
Target Areas
Six provinces in Papua New Guinea: Western Highlands, Jiwaka, Simbu, Eastern Highlands and Morobe provinces for Fresh Produce (Fruits & Vegetables) and Madang & East New Britain provinces for Galip Nut.
Implementation
Led by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) as the Project Executing Agency and the Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) as the Project Implementing Agency.
Project Components
The FPDA-MVF Project consists of three interrelated components designed to create a comprehensive approach to agricultural development.
Component 1: Inclusive Business Partnerships
Establishing partnerships between farming households and agribusinesses to improve market access and value chain integration.
Component 2: Supportive Value Chain Investments
Developing infrastructure and services to support value chain activities, including improved production techniques and post-harvest handling.
Component 3: Collective Governance and Project Management
Strengthening governance structures and project management capabilities to ensure effective implementation and sustainability.
Success Stories
Real stories from farming households who have benefited from the MVF Project.
Funding & Partnerships
The MVF Project is made possible through the support of various partners and funders.
Total Investment: $46.8 Million
IFAD
International Fund for Agricultural Development
$25.5M
Government of PNG
National contribution
$8.6M
Beneficiaries
Contribution from project beneficiaries
$5.7M
Financial Institutions
Credit and financial services
$4.0M
Provincial/District Governments
Local government support
$3.0M
RPSF Funds
Rural Poor Stimulus Facility
$0.73M
Project Lead Partners
"Lead Partners" in the FPDA Market for Village Farmers (FPDA-MVF) project are, established companies or individuals who play a crucial role in connecting village farmers with markets, acting as intermediaries to facilitate access to resources, training, and market opportunities, and are responsible for the implementation of the project at the local level. Below are names of current and active lead partners for the project.
Total Partners: 33
Jiwaka Organic Food Farmers’ Cooperative
Registration Number
CFP1/06
Province
Jiwaka
Lead Partner Contact
Agnes Merep Gal (Board Chairlady)
Contact Information
Phone: 78827333
Email: agnesmerep@gmail.com
Address: Box 02, Minj, Jiwaka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Angela Pinge
Phone: 74846916
Email: angelakpfdi@gmail.com
Junior JP Investments Ltd
Registration Number
CFP 1/03
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
James Paragua (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 73929645 78460105
Email: jjpinvest296@gmail.com
Address: Box 1819 Mt Hagen
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Jeremiah Essena
Phone: 79946614
Email: essenajeremiah@gmail.com
Kales Fruits and Vegetables Farms Ltd
Registration Number
CFP 1/04
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
Robinson Kale (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: robinsonk@gmail.com
Email: robinsonkale88@gmail.com
Address: Box 553, Mt Hagen
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Belisha Martin
Phone: 710 30565
Email: belishamartin43@gmail.com
Organic Farm Fresh Limited
Registration Number
CFP 1/02
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
John Beiye (John Beiye)
Contact Information
Phone: 73636227 76563792
Email: orgfarmfresh0001@gmail.com
Address: Box 1631 Mt Hagen, Dobel Avenue
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Daphne Beiye
Phone: 73612362
Email: beiyedaphne@gmail.com
Paks Supplies Limited
Registration Number
CFP1/05
Province
Jiwaka
Lead Partner Contact
Jim Kuk (Owner)
Contact Information
Phone: 70760184
Email: Jim.Kuk.htltd@gmail.com
Address: Box 26 Minj, Jiwaka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Raphael Mark
Phone: 71527578
Email: markraphael5843@gmail.com
Simbu Farmers Marketing Limited (SFML)
Registration Number
CFP 1/07
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Dulex Mawegola (Business Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: 72808516/78214470
Email: dulexmave13@gmail.com
Address: Box 128, Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Shirley Bal
Phone: 74736261
Email: shirleytbal@gmail.com
Adu Vegetables
Registration Number
CFP2/54
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Simerox Clancy (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 71186523/76533905
Email: simeroxclancy@gmail.com
Address: P. O Box 392 Goroka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Linda Bina
Phone: 71291836
Email: lindabina12@gmail.com
Daulo Commodities Cooperative Society
Registration Number
CFP2/51
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Jerry Aviro (Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: 75449674/74847968
Email: avirojerry8@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 20 Goroka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Judy Aviro
Phone: 73833038/81835359
Email: avirojudy@gmail.com
Gembogl Potato Seed
Registration Number
CFP2/38
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
John Gena (Chairman)
Contact Information
Phone: 72922096
Email: jg.gpsg@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 192 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Francis Tiuke
Phone: 72123401
Email: francistiuke22@gmail.com
Green Label Trading
Registration Number
CFP2/50
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Chricilla Pama Smacker (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 73191380
Email: chriscilla.pama@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 169 Kainantu
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Hannah Sageto
Phone: 71113582
Email: hannah.sageto@gmail.com
Hagereto Farmers Association Inc
Registration Number
CFP2/48
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Aku Kulo (Chairman)
Contact Information
Phone: 7317 8886
Email: akulo1980@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 494 Goroka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Nemuel John
Phone: 81701366/70733946
Email: n4111529@gmail.com
Henagaru Village Development Cooperative
Registration Number
CFP2/46
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Samson Jack (Chairman)
Contact Information
Phone: 73652953
Email: samsonjackhvdc@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 137 Goroka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Sansip Offie
Phone: 79126933/75503539
Email: wallexoffie.a@gmail.com
Kelta Potato Trading
Registration Number
CFP2/03
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
Dot Kawagla (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 7685 3371
Email: dotkawagla19@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 531, Mt.Hagen
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Edward Robert Malt
Phone: 83147169/79261009
Email: robertedwardw2022@gmail.com
Kupo Range Fresh Produce
Registration Number
CFP2/101
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Fransisca Moiwo (Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: 71398502
Email: Francismoiwo1@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 192 Kundiwa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: John Aglua
Phone: 72284602
Email: johnaglua03@gmail.com
Makos Fresh Produce
Registration Number
CFP2/09
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
James Makos (Natasha Philip) (General Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: 74549201
Email: nphilip307@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 34, Mt.Hagen
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Ezekial Sumanda
Phone: 79833800
Email: ezekelsumanda92@gmail.com
Minzi Mokoning Fresh Produce
Registration Number
CFP2/37
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Joe K Nombri (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 72172261/73253893
Email: nombrijoe8012@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 42 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Alphonse Waoyange
Phone: 71285928
Email: minziifresh@gmail.com
Mitnande Agriculture Supply
Registration Number
CFP2/40
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Joe Drua (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 70737617
Email: joedrua1526@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 192 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Betty Drua
Phone: 74875828
Email: bettydrua27@gmail.com
Mt Wilhelm Organic Farmers
Registration Number
CFP2/108
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Alphonse Gawa (Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: 72150632
Email: mt.wilhelmorganicfarmers23@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 71 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Benjiman Gamba
Phone: 72150632
Email: mt.wilhelmorganicfarmers23@gmail.com
Tropical Tumbuna seeds
Registration Number
CFP2/67
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Theresa Olmi (Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: N/A
Email: ttumbuna.seeds@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 268, Kainantu
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Boney Wera
Phone: 79086655
Email: boney105wera@gmail.com
Vegfresh
Registration Number
CFP2/11
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
Jenny Baba (Manager)
Contact Information
Phone: N/A
Email: baba.angi@yahoo.com
Address: P.O Box 1127, Mt.Hagen
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Cathy Tamo
Phone: 79365095
Email: tamocathy6@gmail.com
Yamox Vegetables Suppliers
Registration Number
CFP2/58
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Ori Keronga (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 73522443
Email: okeronga@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 471 Goroka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Kono Andrew
Phone: 79780976
Email: konoa643@gmail.com
Gateway fresh food suppliers
Registration Number
CFP2/53
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Limson Nene (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 71122870
Email: gfreshfood.supplier@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 53 Kainantu
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Johnson Kavare
Phone: 73176668/82662073
Email: johnsonkavare78@gmail.com
Gawaii Womens Enterprice
Registration Number
CFP2/21
Province
Jiwaka
Lead Partner Contact
Paula Toman (Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 73285727/74426222
Email: gawaiiwomenenterprise@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 829 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Kunzin Toman
Phone: 71725461
Email: kunzintoman08@gmail.com
Megwa Fresh Produce
Registration Number
CFP2/57
Province
Western Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Gollie Musau (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 71241969/74895264
Email: megwafreshproduce@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 1448 Goroka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Almah Ulem Kiting
Phone: 73753656
Email: almah.kiting24@gmail.com
Miles Lodge
Registration Number
CFP2/109
Province
Morobe
Lead Partner Contact
Kwina Ambang (Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 71126057
Email: mileslodgeltd@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 595 Lae
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Barbra Patma
Phone: 79755747
Email: patmababra12@gmail.com
Miuks Fresh Supply
Registration Number
CFP2/87
Province
Morobe
Lead Partner Contact
John Kawage (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 72208559
Email: miuksfreshsupply21@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 3706 Lae
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Peter Wamugl
Phone: 72610321
Email: peterwamugl43@gmail.com
Mt. Wilhelm Organic Farmers Cooperation Limited
Registration Number
CFP2/41
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Peter Poka (Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 72784569
Email: ppoka.mwofcs@gmail.com
Address: P.O Box 313 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Michael Wau
Phone: 71631892
Email: mwau.mwofcs@gmail.com
Mt.Wilhelm Cooperative Society
Registration Number
CFP2/107
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Steven Yandina (Chairman)
Contact Information
Phone: 72544750
Email: ysteven.kgwan@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 638 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: John Kamb Sande
Phone: 72544750/79951549
Email: test@mail.com
Muruk Tropical Produce Limited
Registration Number
CFP2/110
Province
Morobe
Lead Partner Contact
David Wissink (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 70316561
Email: muruktropical@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 3005 Lae
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Tinirau Omae
Phone: 72773913/79222441
Email: muruktropical@gmail.com
Waghi Citrus Farmers
Registration Number
CFP2/14
Province
Jiwaka
Lead Partner Contact
Alphonse Kapili (Chairman)
Contact Information
Phone: 72437555/76482914
Email: waghicitrus@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 13 Kurumul, Jiwaka
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Soloman Kare
Phone: 71815929
Email: solomondkare@gmail.com
Wau Rural Farmers Association Inc
Registration Number
CFP2/78
Province
Morobe
Lead Partner Contact
Dan Yambing (President)
Contact Information
Phone: 70286719
Email: allanwaba@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 32 Bulolo
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Allan Waba
Phone: 71840872
Email: allanwaba@gmail.com
Womkama Bulb Onion Cooperative
Registration Number
CFP2/106
Province
Eastern Highlands
Lead Partner Contact
Toppy Sundu (Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 74251086
Email: irrmovement666@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 467 Kundiawa
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Tresa Sundu
Phone: 74251086
Email: theresasundu@gmail.com
Yamge Trading
Registration Number
CFP2/08
Province
Simbu
Lead Partner Contact
Gilbert Gakaro (Managing Director)
Contact Information
Phone: 72413346/78056583
Email: gilbert.gakaro@gmail.com
Address: PO Box 1195 Mt Hagen
Lead Partner Coordinator
Name: Florence Gakaro
Phone: 72727185
Email: gakorof@gmail.com