Inside 35 Years of Oil Palm: Former OPIC Hoskins Acting Manager Shares Untold Stories

Former Oil Palm Industry Corporation (OPIC) – Hoskins Project Acting Project Manager, Michael Buka, opens up about his journey, challenges, and achievements across nearly 35 years in Papua New Guinea’s oil palm industry.

From starting as an Oil Palm Extension Officer to rising through the ranks and eventually becoming Acting Project Manager of Papua New Guinea’s pioneer Oil Palm project (Hoskins Project), Michael shares insights into leadership, industry changes, smallholder development, and the future of oil palm in West New Britain Province.

This interview provides rare first-hand knowledge and reflections from one of the industry's longest-serving professionals.

📍 Location: West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
📅 Service Duration: ~35 Years
📌 Industry: Smallholder Oil Palm Farming, Extension Work, Project Management


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🎤 Special Thanks
This interview would not have been possible without the facilitation of:
Wilfred Tangole – Head of Department, Smallholder Affairs
New Britain Palm Oil Limited (NBPOL)


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Oil palm development in PNG

Agricultural leadership and experience

Rural economic empowerment

PNG industry history and management stories


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