Rigo Rice Palm Meadows Ltd is a proudly 100% owned PNG company. Palm Meadows owns various agriculture land near Kwikila in Rigo District and is engage in the business of Rice farming and milling.

May 30, 2024 · Papua New Guinea’s first transformative commercial rice farming has received a lift to expand its capacity with funding from the National Planning Department.

Mar 15, 2024 · PNG owned Rigo Rice brand, had been in operation for the last five-years, in the Rigo District of Central Province. And managing director Jeffery Kennedy said “the farm had proven that rice, can be, grown on a commercial scale in the country,” and the joint venture company is the wheel of change.

Jun 11, 2024 · In a major development, the Rigo Rice Farm project has received government support, with a ceremony marking the expansion of the farm in the Central Province. The project aims to improve agricultural development in Papua New Guinea, focusing on food security and self-sufficiency through the cultivation of rice.

Jun 8, 2020 · Rigo Rice, which is privately-owned, is becoming a big hit in Port Moresby. The rice is grown and milled just outside Rigo district capital, Kwikila, and packed for sale in the city. Today, driving back from Launakalana Cattle Ranch, we paid a short visit to Rigo Rice.

Mar 15, 2024 · Rigo Rice has agreed to partner with the National Government and Wilmar International Limited to establish the first national rice company in Papua New Guinea. Rigo Rice has offered to the state, 5000 hectares of land that will be converted to shares in this new joint venture partnership.

Rigo Rice is glad to say that we have proven that Rice farming is commercially viable in PNG. Even though the last 4 years was not easy with zero income and all expenses, it was worth it. We have exceeded expectations in producing a quality grain and product.

Aug 15, 2023 · From seed to plate, Rigo Rice owner Jeffrey Kennedy reflects on the Rigo Rice origin, from the rice seeding offered as a gift from the Philippines finding its way to Rigo, Central Province. Rigo Rice began its journey 5 years ago and has proved to be a successful commercial rice farm in the country.

May 17, 2023 · Rigo Rice is one of the biggest rice projects in the Central Province and has been operational for more than five years. In addition, they have invested more than K10 million to build a solid rice business. They are also supporting local farmers to grow rice, and sell to them.

Nov 10, 2023 · Prime Minister Hon. James Marape announced that the government has granted initial approval for the establishment of a Rice Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the country. This groundbreaking development may include a joint venture between the State and Rigo Rice.