Fresh Produce Development Agency

Fresh Produce Development Agency is a semi-autonomous government agency that is responsible for the development of the horticulture industry in PNG Hagen.

Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) contributes to the development of the horticulture industry in Papua New Guinea. The overall mandate of the organization is to provide technical and market information to smallholder farmers and other key players in the horticulture value chain as well as engaging in other development programs such as mentoring, agribusiness advisory and support services for

21/10/2025

FPDA-MVF Project Job Opportunities posted below. Suitable job hunters are encouraged to apply. 👋

08/10/2025

Job Opportunity: Program Manager – Research, Technology & Innovation

Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) is looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Program Manager to lead research and innovation in Papua New Guinea’s fresh produce industry.

If you’re passionate about agricultural development, have a strong research background and want to drive meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Goroka
Qualification: Master’s in Agriculture or Horticultural Science
Experience: 10+ years in agricultural research

Apply by: Friday, 17th October, 2025
Email: [email protected]

See details below.

Join us and help shape the future of PNG’s fresh produce industry.

13/05/2025

Job Vacancy Notice ✅️

12/12/2024

FPDA Celebrates the Grand Opening of Agriculture Infrastructure built by Australian Government

FPDA is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its newly built state of the art integrated training and development facility in Kainantu, Eastern Highlands Province on Friday, December 13, 2024. The two vital infrastructure includes the Tissue Culture Laboratory and Training Centre. The investment is funded by the Incentive Fund under the PNG-Australia partnership program.
The tissue culture laboratory will enable FPDA to generate high quality and disease-free potato plantlets to meet the increasing demand for potato seeds and improve productivity, thus promoting the growth of the potato industry. This laboratory will cater for propagation of clean planting material for other crops as well in future.

Training facility is a first for FPDA and will be used to run training, building capacity of farmers and players of the value chain as well as other key industry stakeholders and service providers.

This is a milestone achievement reflecting proactive collaboration between FPDA and DFAT/Incentive Fund to enable the growth of the horticulture industry which supports bulk of the country's population for food security and income opportunities, improving their livelihoods.

FPDA is grateful to Incentive Fund and DFAT for the massive funding support valued at K17 million to set up this very important facility which is in line with the current government’s priority on agriculture, servicing the hardworking farmers and stakeholders in the agriculture sector.

It is acknowledged that FPDA is one of the few government agencies in the country to become recipient of such funding on the back of its merit in good governance and best management practices, and we would like to maintain it into the future.

On behalf of the board, management, staff and the hard-working farmers, we extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Australian government for their generous support that will go a long way in supporting our farming communities.

We would like to receive all our guests and key partners in a truly Eastern Highlands Style. Please come along and be part of the celebration.

19/07/2024

Here's an opportunity for interested persons to join FPDA as Human Resource Manager.

FRESH PRODUCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
POSITION VACANCY: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

The Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) is a government agency in Papua New Guinea that helps develop the horticulture and fresh produce industry. It provides information about commercial horticultural activities in the country, from growing crops to selling them. FPDA has a vision, mission, goal, purpose and core values that guide its work.

Applications are invited from qualified and experienced professionals for this senior position based in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.

This position is open to PNG Citizens only

APPLY NOW

Please visit our website: https://vanguard.com.pg/vacancies/
Complete the online application form and attach the following - updated CV and details of three (3) referees with current contact details. Full Position Description (PD) can be requested via email [email protected] alternatively, call (+675) 7500 7500.

Applications close COB Friday, 02 August 2024
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.