This project is progressing well with no problems and there are no expected variations to future activities. NARI and BRA/UTas/TIAR are progressing well with the agronomic studies and these studies are expected to be satisfactorily completed during this project. The results to date are very useful and it is quite likely that some of these studies will be suitable for publication in refereed scientific journals. The factory is now operating relatively efficiently and the laboratory is refurbished and equipped with the NIR and basic equipment. The NIR is working well and assays have been done on flowers collected by NARI as a part of the clone improvement study as well as commercially harvested flowers and the extracted oleoresin.
This project is having good impact on developing the capacity of the PNG partners. NARI researchers are benefiting from interaction with BRA and UTas/TIAR researchers on aspects of experimental design and conduct, data analysis and reporting. The Kagamuga extraction factory operators are gaining experience in the use of laboratory equipment and in particular, the NIR as well as the safe and effective operation of the extraction plant. The extension staff are benefiting from the study tour to BRA in Tasmania as well as exposure to BRA senior staff during the regular visits to PNG by BRA senior staff. Of particular and unforseen benefits are the experiences and growth with Janet Yando, the female extension officer appointed by EPC as a part of this project.
The project is having very good impact in generating interest by smallholders to grow pyrethrum as a useful source of cash income and the funds already injected into the local community to date has been significant. There is a good opportunity to develop the PNG pyrethrum industry to the production levels of the 1970-1980's by the end of 2010. However, there is a need for the injection of some capital funds for the purchase of a tractor as well as seed money to assist growers to expand their production levels at a faster rate. The project team is currently working with the PNG National government to obtain more support and resources for the pyrethrum industry.

This project is progressing well with no problems and there are no expected variations to future activities. NARI and BRA/UTas/TIAR are progressing well with the agronomic studies and these studies are expected to be completed satisfactorily during this project. The results to date are very useful and it is quite likely that the density study will be suitable for publication in a refereed scientific journal. The factory is now operating relatively efficiently and the laboratory is refurbished and equipped with the NIR and basic equipment. The NIR is working well and assays have been done on flowers collected by NARI as a part of the clone improvement study as well as commercially harvested flowers and the extracted oleoresin.
This project is having good impact on developing the capacity of the PNG partners. NARI researchers are benefiting from interaction with BRA and UTas/TIAR researchers on aspects of experimental design and conduct, data analysis and reporting. The Kagamuga extraction factory operators are gaining experience in the use of laboratory equipment and in particular, the NIR as well as the safe and effective operation of the extraction plant. The extension staff are benefiting from the study tour to BRA in Tasmania as well as exposure to BRA senior staff during the regular visits to PNG by BRA senior staff.
The project is having very good impact in generating interest by smallholders to grow pyrethrum as a useful source of cash income and the funds already injected into the local community to date has been significant. There is a good opportunity to develop the PNG pyrethrum industry to the production levels of the 1970-1980's by the end of 2010.

This project is progressing well but achieving the specific milestones has been delayed by local issues such as tribal fighting and landslides/road closures. The results to date are very useful and the successful completion of the project to collate all PNG publications on pyrethrum is a good outcome. The genetic variability of the existing pyrethrum material in PNG has been measured using the NIR and there appears to be sufficient plants with high pyrethrins assay to allow the production to re-commercialise into a sustainable industry. The factory is now operating relatively efficiently and an increasing amount of extracted product has been produced.
This project is having good impact on developing the capacity of the PNG partners. NARI researchers are benefiting from interaction with BRA and UTas/TIAR researchers on aspects of experimental design and conduct, data analysis and especially report preparation. The Kagamuga extraction factory operators are gaining experience and confidence in the use of laboratory equipment and in particular, the NIR as well as the safe and effective operation of the extraction plant. The extension officers are gaining more knowledge, skills and confidence and the high visibility of the female extension officers are providing a very positive role model and example of what high standards and careers can be achieved by gender equality.
The project is having very good impact in generating interest by smallholders to grow pyrethrum and the production of pyrethrum flowers have increased each year since the start of this project in 2007. During the 2009 season, the quantity of flowers produced was an increase of 36% compared with 2008. Similar quantum increase in flower production is expected during 2010 and the target of 300 tons of flowers per year appears within reach, but perhaps taking a few of years longer then expected. The number of smallholders actively growing pyrethrum has increased from 800 in 2007 to 2,000 by the end of 2009.