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Fresh Produce Development Authority (FPDA)

The Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) is a government agency in Papua New Guinea that is responsible for regulating the fresh food produce industry in the country. The FPDA works to ensure that fresh food produce is produced, processed, and marketed in a way that is safe, sustainable, and meets the quality standards of the local and export markets. Some of the specific roles and responsibilities of the FPDA include:

  1. Developing and implementing policies and regulations related to the fresh food produce industry
  2. Setting and enforcing quality standards for fresh food produce
  3. Providing extension services and technical assistance to farmers and other industry stakeholders
  4. Promoting good agricultural practices and sustainable farming methods
  5. Supporting the development of processing and storage facilities
  6. Providing training and capacity building for farmers and industry stakeholders
  7. Conducting research and development to improve the productivity and sustainability of the fresh food produce sector.

 

Important facts about Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA):

  1. The FPDA is a government agency that is responsible for regulating the fresh food produce industry in the country.
  2. The FPDA was established in 2003 to support the fresh food produce sector in Papua New Guinea.
  3. The FPDA is responsible for developing and implementing policies and regulations related to the fresh food produce industry, and setting and enforcing quality standards for fresh food produce.
  4. The FPDA provides extension services and technical assistance to farmers and other industry stakeholders, and promotes good agricultural practices and sustainable farming methods.
  5. The FPDA also supports the development of processing and storage facilities and provides training and capacity building for farmers and industry stakeholders.
  6. The FPDA conducts research and development to improve the productivity and sustainability of the fresh food produce sector.
  7. The FPDA is headquartered in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province and has offices in other parts of the country.
  8. If you would like more information about the FPDA or the fresh food produce industry in Papua New Guinea, you can visit the FPDA’s website at www.fpda.com.pg or contact the agency directly on phone: (675) 532 3356 or 532 3357 or email: info@fpda.com.pg

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