K6.5M investment empowers PNG coffee farmers in Erap, Morobe, boosting incomes, skills, and futures through ethical sourcing and direct exports.
PNG Coffee Farmers Brew a Better Future with K6.5M Investment
How a K6.5 Million Investment is Brewing a Better Future for PNG Coffee Farmers
Lae, Morobe Province: A coffee factory just outside Lae city is changing lives in Papua New Guinea farmers. With a K6.5 million investment over the past ten years, local coffee farmers in the Erap area are now earning more, learning new skills, and building better futures for their families.
This development is led by WIA Trade, a company owned by Dr. Joel Waramboi, a Papua New Guinean who returned home with a vision. The company aims to support local farmers and promote PNG coffee to the world.
A Factory with a Big Mission
The Erap Coffee factory, located along the Highlands Highway in Morobe Province is a place where coffee is ethically sourced, locally processed, and directly exported to international markets.
According to a recent video report by senior journalist Scott Waide, the factory has become a symbol of long-term investment and hope for many smallholder farmers.
“We’re not just buying coffee. We are investing in people, in communities,” said Dr. Waramboi in the report.
What the K6.5 Million Investment Has Done
Over the last ten years, the company has invested heavily in:
- Coffee processing machines and storage facilities.
- Financial literacy training for farmers.
- Tools and farming equipment.
- Direct payment systems to pay farmers fairly and on time.
This investment has helped raise the quality of coffee and improve the income of farmers. It also allows them to send their children to school, build homes, and access better services.
Before, farmers struggled to get good money from their coffee. Now, they are paid directly at a very good price.
Focus on Single-Origin Coffee
WIA Trade is also promoting single-origin coffee. This means the coffee is sourced from one region, making it easier to trace and giving it a unique flavour.
“PNG has some of the best coffee in the world. The highlands, the soil, and the climate make it special,” Dr. Waramboi explained. “We want people overseas to know exactly where the coffee comes from, from here, from our land.”
This focus helps PNG coffee compete in premium markets where buyers want quality and traceability.
Export Growth Since 2020
Since 2020, the Erap Coffee factory has been exporting coffee to international buyers, growing steadily each year. This has brought more money into the local economy and encouraged more farmers to focus on quality.
Dr. Waramboy said the company works hard to cut out the middlemen and make sure farmers are treated as partners, not just suppliers.
“We work directly with them. We want them to grow with us,” he said.
Erap Coffee growers get seedlings
Changing Lives in Rural PNG
The impact on families is clear. Many are now able to:
- Pay school fees on time.
- Improve their homes and gardens.
- Invest in other small businesses.
This is a big change from the past, where many farmers were underpaid and had little support.
Scott Waide highlighted in his report that the Erap Coffee project is a model for rural development. One that is local, ethical, and focused on long-term growth.
A Better Future Brewing
The Erap Coffee story shows that investing in rural areas can bring big results. With strong leadership, clear goals, and community trust, local businesses like WIA Trade can build real change.
As Dr. Waramboi said in closing, “Coffee is not just a crop. It’s a way to connect people. It connects the farmer in the village to the person drinking it in a café overseas.”
With the K6.5 million already put to good use, the future looks bright for PNG Erap Coffee and the hardworking farmers behind it.
Reporting Notes:
- Location: Erap, Morobe Province
- Source: “Erap Coffee: K6.5 Million Investment with Direct Benefit to Local Farmers” – Report by Scott Waide
- Company: WIA Trade
- Focus: Farmer support, single-origin coffee, local economic development
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