Where are coconut palms grown in Papua New Guinea?
The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) is cultivated extensively in 14 coastal and Island Provinces of Papua New Guinea (PNG). The land area under coconut palms is currently estimated to be about 250,000 hectares. Copra production in the recent past stabilized around 140,000-150,000 tonnes (APCC yearbook, 1997).
How to replant old coconut plantations in PNG?
replanting strategy in the old coconut plantations of PNG. Under the trial conditions, resumption of maintain good yields in the old coconut palms. Underplanting with high-yielding hybrid coconut palms is an attractive way of rehabilitating old plantations. The growth of young underplanted palms does
How Papua New Guinea is accelerating biofuels development?
Papua New Guinea Biofuels Activities Increased interest in palm and coconut oil as biodiesel feedstock as well as increasing prices of fossil fuels are accelerating biofuels development in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The government is working on a strategy for positioning PNG as a major biofuels producer.
What is coconut oil based on?
Coconut oil (or coconut fat) is an edible oil derived from the kernels, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit. Coconut oil is a white solid fat below around 25 °C (77 °F), and a clear thin liquid oil in warmer climates. Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma.