Journal article
Evaluating Sustainable Agribusiness Farming Practice in Markham Valley of Huon Gulf District, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
South Pacific Studies, Vol.43(1, 2), pp.11-34
2023
Abstract
Sustainable farming is based on social, economic, environment and psychological viability that enhance economic growth and reduce poverty improve farmers livelihood and wellbeing in the project impact communities. Study intended to investigate the opinions of farmers on tree farming agribusiness on its impact on their livelihood and wellbeing. Study involves cross-sectional research design and the primary field data was collected from local communities of PNG Biomass project impact area in Markham Valley of Huon Gulf District, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Both qualitative and quantitative method are being used to collect primary field data. The main data collection instrument were survey questionnaires, interview, and field observation and assessment. The study selected 10% of total sampling population of 500 tree farmers in order to collect data, analysis data and provide solution to the research problem. The primary data from the field were analysised, processed and interpreted using Ms excel and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software.
Findings about farmers’ view on farm sustainability founds that farming for income was ranked highest, and farming for improving ecosystem and bio-physical environment were ranked lowest. Further study into farmers’ household unit living standard and wellbeing using Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) shows that farmers in Markham Valley were found to be multidimensionally poor.
Study recommends for wider community awareness about importance of PNG Biomass tree farming project. Study also recommends for financial literacy training that may improve farmers’ knowledge in farm income management, usage and control.
Details
- Title
- Evaluating Sustainable Agribusiness Farming Practice in Markham Valley of Huon Gulf District, Papua New Guinea (PNG)
- Authors
- John Riwasino (Corresponding Author)William Kerua (Corresponding Author) - Fiji National University
- Publication details
- South Pacific Studies, Vol.43(1, 2), pp.11-34
- Publisher
- Kagoshima University, Research Center for the Pacific Islands
- Organisation Unit
- Australian Centre for Pacific Islands Research
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 991008897102621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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