NewzFarmers from the upper areas of Gembogl in Kundiawa-Gembogl District in Chimbu are refusing to let drought and frost destroy their livelihoods. Instead, they are calling for support to expand simple irrigation so they can keep feeding communities across the region. For potato seed grower John Banda, the last few months have been tough.
A severe frost killed a large hectare of his potato crop just as a prolonged drought set in. The plants were only four months old. To access this post, you must purchase Web, Web – One-Day, Web – 14-Day, Web – One-Month, Web – Three-Month, Web – Six-Month, Web – Annual, Web & eBook, Web & eBook – One-Day, Web & eBook – 14-Day, Web & eBook – One-Month, Web & eBook – Three-Month, Web & eBook – Six-Month or Web & eBook – Annual.
The post Farmers fight drought to feed the province appeared first on Post Courier. Wilhelm in Chimbu Province are facing a food crisis after a second round of severe frost which wiped out gardens already weakened by months of El Niño drought. Heavy frost fell on the nights of Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd August 2026 across villages in Mitnande LLG, Kundiawa Gembogl District.
Locals report this frost was bigger and more damaging than the earlier frost on 15th and 16th June this year. The post Frost threatens starvation at the foot of Mt. Wilhelm appeared first on Post Courier.
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