Presenter: Willie N. MasoLecturer Crops Science

Presenter: Willie N. MasoLecturer Crops Science

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment (PNG – UNRE)

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment (PNG – UNRE)

Outline:

1.Title2.Introduction3.What Agriculture is in PNG’s Society?4.PNG UNRE Teaching Philosophy5.Teaching and Learning of new Agricultural Scientific Knowledge6.PNG UNRE Teaching and Research Perspective (SWOT)7.Conclusion

Title: The Making of an Agricultural Graduate

Title: The Making of an Agricultural Graduate

Part OnePart One

Introduction:

To train a graduate to be able to learn and apply the basic principles of practical skills of scientific knowledge effectively in whatever the industries that is related to his/her field of study.

Introduction:

To train a graduate to be able to learn and apply the basic principles of practical skills of scientific knowledge effectively in whatever the industries that is related to his/her field of study.

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Able to be employed by various industries in meeting the needs of those stakeholders by means of diversifying renewable natural resources to increase and sustaining crop production and income.

Be as an advocator within the community (rural/urban). To effectively provide technical assistance to rural and urban population by increasing food and cash income and thus reduce poverty.

What Agriculture is in PNG’s Society?

Employment of 75% of workforce than

any other sector in Papua New Guinea.

Productivity improvements would

generate surpluses that would help

farmers to shift from subsistence to

cash economy.

Agricultural productivity in PNG is yet

well below the potential target.

Agriculture in Papua New Guinea

What Agriculture is in PNG’s Society?

Provision of significant proportion of net

export earnings.

Most important source of employment and

income for the large majority of the

population.

In 2007, the national government approved

the National Agriculture Development Plan

to assist growth in the agriculture sector –

funds allocated for maintenance and

transport infrastructure sector to boost

productivity.

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment Teaching and Training Partnership

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment Teaching and Training Partnership

1.Research Institutions – PNG CCI, NARI & CIC

2.Public sectors – NAQIA, DAL & DPI

3.Financial Institution – Rural Bank of PNG

4.Private Sectors – NBPOL, 5.Others – Private sectors and NGO

Effective and Appropriate Learning, Teaching and Research

For Example Participation of Students:

Life Long Learning Scientific Knowledge and Skills on Agricultural (Food & Cash

Crops) Farming Practices

Effective and Appropriate Learning, Teaching and Research

For Example Participation of Students:

Life Long Learning Scientific Knowledge and Skills on Agricultural (Food & Cash

Crops) Farming Practices

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment Teaching Philosophy

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment Teaching Philosophy

Innovative Approach ModelInnovative Approach Model

Students are trained and be able to know about different type of crop species, ecological conditions and agronomical practices for sustainability of crop growth and production to meet industries needs.

1.Introduced and indigenous crops.2.Certain species are suitable to lowlands

and highlands regions.3.Certain species are; Annuals, Biennials

and Perennials.4.Seasonal and non-seasonal bearing

habits.5.Required different level of crop

agronomical and husbandry practices.6.Pre-harvest and post-harvest techniques

varies in accordance to crop specie.

Teaching and Learning of new Agricultural Scientific Knowledge and Skills at PNG UNRE

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment Teaching and Research Perspective (SWOT)

PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment Teaching and Research Perspective (SWOT)

Strength:1.Despite limited resources the university is capable to continue graduating diploma and degree students.Weakness:1.Inadequate funds (National Govt and other donor agencies to facilitate the teaching and research needs.2.Human resource development – under and post graduates trainings.Opportunities:1.More interaction with other stakeholders as partnership in molding the graduates.2.Create a center of attention to Pacific Island countries to enroll their students at PNG UNRE .Threats:1.Natural disaster for example volcano eruption.2.Producing more number of students with limited employment in public or private sectors.

Conclusion: Training of our graduates to appreciate the importance of Food and Cash Crop Production in compliance to this dynamic model .

Conclusion: Training of our graduates to appreciate the importance of Food and Cash Crop Production in compliance to this dynamic model .

Crop Growth & Production Crop Products

Increase Income for poverty alleviation

Food and nutritional security

Environmental resilience

Global challenges of millennium development goals and UN conventions; Improve human welfare Alleviation of povertyReduce environmental degradationBiodiversity- diversify and increase renewable resources. Sustainable rural development

End of Part One

Presentation

Thank you all

Approach ModelApproach Model CurriculumBlock Teaching Mode

CurriculumBlock Teaching Mode

Year of Study (1-4 in Tropical Agriculture)

Year of Study (1-4 in Tropical Agriculture)

Year One

(DTA)

Year One

(DTA)

Year Two (DTA)

Year Two (DTA)

Year Three (DTA &

BTA)

Year Three (DTA &

BTA)

Year Four (BTA)

Year Four (BTA)

Practical Application

Practical Application

Practical Application

Practical Application

Practical Application

Practical Application

Theoretical Application

Theoretical Application

Public Sector

s

Farmers

Private

Sectors

NGO

General constraints:

1. Lack of extension outreach programs2. Lack formal and informal trainings3. Land tenure system in our society4. Time poorly manage5. Labour shortage6. Poor health7. Poor or no road network8. Transport unreliable9. Poor handling 10. Market linkages11. Inadequate funds12. Limited improved cultivars 13. No commercial distribution of planting

material14. Poor ecological conditions15. Incidence of pests and diseases

Food and Cash Crops Production Limitations

For example Media Pasteurization and Tray Filling Procedures

Top soil Chicken Manure

Aging Sawdust

Media Mixing

Media Sieving Media Pasteurization

Tray Filling Tray Leveling

Seed Sowing Procedures

These includes:

a) Trays alignments

b) Watering

c) Holing

d) Seed sowing

e) Seeds covering

End Product:

Healthy seedlings at 4-5 weeks

old ready for field

transplanting

Chinese Cabbage

Pak Choi var.

English Cabbage

KK Cross var.

Capsicum

Yolo Wonder var.Tomato

Poly Red var.

Silver Beet

Forkhook var.

Sustainable Vegetable Crop Production Practical Application:

1.Land preparation2.Field marking3.Beds construction4.Crop planting5.Crop management (lettuce)6.Crop weeds, pests and diseases control

Experimented vegetables on raised beds by Year Two Experimented vegetables on raised beds by Year Two studentsstudents

Year Two Cocoa Project Block:

Control of Cocoa Pod Borer (Conopomorpha

cramerella)

Students on Field Excursion to Ulaveo Cattle

Farm – Kokopo/ENBP

Students partake in the Artificial Insemination of two wet cows