AboutFPDA

We are committed to empower farmers by enhancing the horticulture industry in Papua New Guinea through innovative agri extension and support services.

The Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA) is a national government agency responsible for facilitating the development of the horticulture and fresh produce industry in Papua New Guinea (PNG). From production to marketing, FPDA’s primary function is to be a source of information relating to commercial horticultural activities across the country.

FPDA's activities are supported by its' vision, mission, goal, purpose and core values.

Our Vision

Food and nutrition secure and prosperous communities in Papua New Guinea.

Mission

Maximise efficiency & productivity of farmers & others in the value chain to enhance development of a commercially & economically viable & sustainable horticulture industry

Goal

Improved food and nutrition security, quality of life, income and business opportunities for farming communities and others who depend on the horticulture industry.

Purpose

Improved efficiency and productivity of female and male farmers and others in the value chain for a commercially and economically viable and sustainable horticulture industry.

Organisational Outputs

FPDA’s organisational purpose will be achieved through delivery of six corporate level outputs. These outputs inform and are equated to the six thematic program areas and their corresponding objectives.

Core Values

FPDA is guided by six core values of Service, Accountability, Ownership, Excellence, Motivation, and Teamwork.

Service

We consistently engage with female and male farmers and other clients along the value chain, responding to their needs for quality service with respect and dignity.

Accountability

We commit to conduct ourselves in a transparent and honest manner in all our business dealings and to be accountable to our stakeholders for the correct use of resources and delivery of results.

Ownership

We uphold and respect the right of all stakeholders to enjoy ownership of FPDA programs, and equal access to opportunities to participate in and benefit from the development of the horticulture industry regardless of age, gender and HIV status.

Motivation

We are committed to providing an environment for highly motivated staff and other value chain players, availing opportunities for continuous learning.

Teamwork

Our method is teams. Therefore, we believe in working with all stakeholders in the horticulture industry, building innovative institutional arrangements and partnership for the benefit of all value chain players.

Excellence

We diligently seek innovative solutions to the challenges of the horticulture industry, strive to do our best always and focus on results.

Organisation Profile

Our History Main Functions, Purpose, Board & Governance

History

FPDA has its origins in the Marketing Fruit and Vegetable Project (MFVP) funded by the New Zealand government in the late 1980’s. A single desk was established as a project under the Department of Agriculture & Livestock in order to promote marketed fruits and vegetables in PNG.

This Public Investment Project (PIP) focused on the collation and dissemination of market-related and technical information on fruit and vegetables.

The MFVP evolved into the Fresh Produce Development Company Limited (FPDC) and was registered under the Companies Act in 1988, starting operations in 1989.

The FPDC’s mandate was to disseminate information on fruit and vegetable production, assist with technical information, and provide advice on improving the fruit and vegetable industry and, help PNG achieve self-sufficiency in production and processing.

In 2002 the FPDC came under the recurrent budget of the government of PNG, with operational funding support from the National Planning and Treasury Departments, and in 2005 the FPDC name was changed to Fresh Produce Development Agency (FPDA).

Presence & Locations

FPDA currently has over 90 staff, working in all four regions of Papua New Guinea. Regional offices can be found in Port Moresby, Lae, Kokopo and Mt.Hagen.
The FPDA head office is located in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province.

Got questions?

Visit our Regional Offices or reach our Head Office using contact details below

Headquarters

FPDA is headquartered in Goroka,
Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

FPDA Haus, McWilliam Street, Goroka 3441, EHP

PO Box 958, Goroka, 441 EHP
PAPUA NEW GUINEA

P: +675 532 3356 | F: +675 532 3357
E: info@fpda.com.pg | W: fpda.com.pg