Highlands' emerging beef leader
Yellow Palm Limited, established in 2015, is dedicated to empowering Hela farmers through our innovative Farmers Out-Grower Scheme. Pioneering Papua New Guinea’s indigenous beef production, our cattle farming project addresses the nation’s growing demand for quality beef. By supporting landowners and fostering sustainable agricultural practices, we are building a stronger future for our communities and the industry.
OWNERSHIP
100% Indigenously Owned
CORE BUSINESS
Cattle Farming &
Clean Energy (Solar) Production
YEAR EST.
2015
Vision
To develop into a highly efficient beef processing operation, integrated from breeding to wholesale, whilst enhancing value to our communities, the national livestock sector, and our
customer.
Mission
To adopt modern breeding methods, efficient feeding practices and optimum slaughtering and distribution services, while maintaining internationally accepted standards throughout
the whole process.
Our Service
Our service categories are divided into two main areas: cattle operations and green energy investments. While we focus on efficient and sustainable cattle farming, we are equally committed to advancing our investments in green energy initiatives.
Cattle Operations
Yellow Palm Ltd operates a 848-hectare cattle farm in Fugwa, Koroba, Hela Province, starting with 100 cows and scaling to 10,000. Activities will include grazing, feed blending, breeding, feedlots, veterinary services, training, and communal herding. Using the African communal herding model, communities will raise cattle, with Yellow Palm providing support and buying the cattle for processing and distribution. Future plans include establishing the region’s only abattoir, complete with a slaughterhouse and processing facility.
Clean Energy (Solar)
Yellow Palm is partnering with Swiss solar company RSNKP to build a 20MWp solar power plant at Fugwa. This project, using 23 hectares of land provided by locals, will generate surplus energy for the PNG Power grid, boosting capacity and pioneering commercial-scale clean energy in PNG.
Our Policies
At Yellow Palm, we have developed and implemented two policies to guide our operations, emphasizing our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility. These policies ensure that our practices align with the highest standards in these critical areas.
Health and Safety Policy
At Yellow Palm, we are deeply committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, visitors and stakeholders. Our Health and Safety Policy reflects our dedication to maintaining a safe working environment through the following key principles
Environmental Policy
At Yellow Palm Ltd, we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices in all aspects of our operations. Our Environmental Policy reflects our dedication to environmental stewardship
Statement & Strategy
Business Strategy
Since cattle business is extensive, takes years and will require significant capital investment, Yellow Palm Ltd has adopted a strategic approach in delivering this project. Our approach is to create a balance between investments and results
Capability Statement
Yellow Palm Ltd boasts robust physical assets, skilled human capital, strong financial capacity, and strategic partnerships with key organizations locally and internationally.
Social Responsibilities
Yellow Palm Ltd supports local communities through various initiatives, enhances cattle farming via our Farmers Extension Program, and ensures full compliance with all local statutory and regulatory requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please review our frequently asked questions below.
Yellow Palm Ltd is embarking on a transformative livestock development project, focusing on community-interactive cattle farming with a full-capacity abattoir and storage facilities to meet the demand for beef in Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Yellow Palm Ltd intends to engage individuals, families, and clans within the North Koroba and Koroba Kopiago District Communities to raise cattle using the African model of communal herding, thus overcoming the limitations of the customary land ownership system.
The farm, located in the marshlands of Fugwa in Koroba, Hela Province, is expected to accommodate up to 10,000 heads of cattle at full operational capacity.
Yellow Palm Ltd is integrating a 20MWp + 10MW++BB Solar Power Project as part of the Livestock Project Infrastructure Development to meet the energy requirements of the farm and livestock operations.
The solar power project will generate clean energy, with 1MWp used for the farm and livestock operations and the surplus 19MWp sold to PNG Power Limited. This will provide reliable power supply and contribute to clean energy initiatives in PNG.
Yellow Palm Ltd supports local communities through its Farmers Extension Program, training and capacity building, supply of calves and blended feeds, veterinary services, and business advisory support. Additionally, the company engages in community support activities such as supporting churches, donating school uniforms, and providing financial literacy and basic business training.
The abattoir facility will include a slaughterhouse, processing facility, and storage facility, and will be the only beef processing facility in the highland’s region once completed.
Key management includes Mr. Steven R. Palai (Chairman/CEO), Mr. Jerry Sei (Agricultural Manager), Mr. Johnson Yabogo (Engineering Manager), and Mr. Isaac Nato (Commercial Manager).
Vision: To develop into a highly efficient beef processing operation, integrated from breeding to wholesale, enhancing value to communities, the national livestock sector, and customers.
Mission: To adopt modern breeding methods, efficient feeding practices, and optimum slaughtering and distribution services while maintaining internationally accepted standards and promoting the welfare and development of staff and farmers.
Yellow Palm Ltd complies with various local statutory and regulatory requirements, including the National Quarantine and Inspection Authority, Internal Revenue Commission, Investment Promotion Authority, Department of Labour and Industry, and the Hela Provincial Government.