Annual Progress Report for the Livestock Development Corporation (LDC), aligned with Government Policy Directives and LDC’s Strategic Focus:

Executive Summary

 

In 2022, the Livestock Development Corporation (LDC) continued its transformation journey under the directive of the Prime Minister and in alignment with the Medium-Term Development Plan IV (MTDP IV 2023–2027), Vision 2050, and the National Livestock Policy. This report outlines key achievements, challenges, and strategic priorities that reflect LDC’s commitment to revitalizing Papua New Guinea’s livestock sector and achieving national self-sufficiency in meat production.

Strategic Alignment

 

 Government Directives:

• Reclaim and rehabilitate LDC assets nationwide
• Re-establish commercial cattle production
• Support smallholder farmers
• Establish Livestock Authority
• Achieve national meat self-sufficiency

LDC Strategic Focus:

• Institutional reform and governance restoration
• Infrastructure rehabilitation and restocking
• Capacity building and farmer support
• Public-private and international partnerships
• Sustainable livestock development

Key Performance Indicators (MTDP IV Targets)

Indicator	Target	Status
National cattle breeding farms rehabilitated	3	Achieved
Old cattle ranches reclaimed and restocked	2	Achieved
Provincial breeding & distribution centers	1	Achieved
Abattoirs rehabilitated and operational	1	Achieved
Livestock Authority established	In progress	Pending legislation

Infrastructure & Asset Rehabilitation

• Land Reclamation: 29,224 hectares reclaimed across 13 sites including Baiyer, Urimo, Launakalana, Zuguru, and Korn Farm.
• Abattoirs: Tiaba, Wariman, and Bihute rehabilitated; fencing and utilities installed.
• Cattle Stations: Erap, Sagalau, Murunas, and Launakalana restocked and operational.
• Machinery & Equipment: 12 vehicles, 4 tractors, 2 gensets, 1 excavator procured.
• Water & Power: Bore water systems and solar electrification installed at key sites.

Livestock Restocking Summary

Station	Cattle Stock		Expected by 2026
Zuguru	331		500
Baiyer			1000
Bihute	58		80
Tiaba	100		100
Sagalau	150		200
Murunas	50		100
Erap	293		500
Wariman	53		60
Launakalana	500		2000
Sialum	310		500
Total	1,292		5,040

Smallholder & Farmer Support

• Sialum Cattle Buying Facility: Constructed and operational, supporting 600+ farmers.
• Apiculture Expansion: 58 active 3-storey hives; honey processing underway.
• Agriculture Intervention Program: K6 million deployed for livestock and land reclamation.
• Partnerships: MOUs signed with DDAs and Provincial Governments across 7 regions.

International Partnerships

• Australia: Breeder cattle imports via Bond Stock Rural Exports; ALEC engagement.
• Education & R&D: MoUs with KISCO, Central Queensland University, Texas A&M.
• Infrastructure Financing: Endorsed arrangement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation pending sovereign guarantee.

Challenges

• Inadequate budget releases – funding significantly reduced.
• Delays in legislative approval for Livestock Authority.
• Limited planning data and coordination across agencies.
• Infrastructure maintenance backlog and staffing constraints.

Way Forward

• Fast-track Livestock Policy and Industry Bill with DAL and LDC Board leadership.
• Strengthen institutional governance and financial accountability.
• Expand farmer support programs and market access facilities.
• Scale up partnerships for technology transfer and downstream processing.
• Continue alignment with MTDP IV and Vision 2050 targets.