DAKO COPRA Agency Madang

11/08/2026

🌴 COPRA QUALITY = COPRA VALUE 🌴

As a licensed Copra Quality Assessor under KIK PNG, I am privileged to serve alongside our hardworking local copra farmers and major buyers across the Momase and NGI regions.

Today, one of the biggest challenges we face is copra quality. Quality always comes first — because Quality + Quantity (QQ) is the true formula for success. The better the quality, the stronger our farm gate and mill gate prices, which in turn boost both domestic and international market prices per ton.

This is vital knowledge: quality determines value. Every kilogram, every ton of copra produced in Papua New Guinea carries the potential to uplift our communities when we prioritize quality.

✨ At DAKO Copra Agency Madang (DCAM), we are voluntarily working to support and empower PNG farmers, buyers, and agents to raise copra standards and strengthen our industry. Together, we can build a future where PNG copra stands tall in the global market.

Let’s keep striving for excellence — for our farmers, our families, and our nation.

Cheers & Kind Regards,
DAKO Copra Agency Madang – Your Local Copra Partner

30/07/2026

When Copra Prices Fall, We All Feel the Pain

For many years, copra has been the main source of income for our island families. It pays for school fees, food, transport, health care, and many daily needs. When copra prices are good, everyone benefits. But when prices fall, life becomes very difficult.

Today, many copra buyers are facing a serious problem. While the price of copra changes almost every day, shipping costs remain the same. Boat operators continue to charge the same freight rates even when copra prices have dropped.

This puts local buyers under great pressure. They buy copra from farmers, pay the shipping costs, and then sell it to exporters. When freight costs stay high and copra prices are low, buyers make little or no profit. To stay in business, they are forced to lower the price paid to farmers.
In the end, it is our hardworking farmers who suffer the most. They spend many hours collecting, drying, and bagging copra, only to receive a very low payment. Many families struggle to meet their daily needs.

The sad part is that many people remain silent. Some fear that if they complain, their copra may not be collected by the shipping company. Others believe nothing can be changed. Standing alone, it is difficult for one person to be heard.

But together, we can make a difference.
We should work together as buyers and growers to speak with one voice. By forming an association, we can negotiate fair freight rates and look for better transport options. A united group has a stronger voice than one person alone.

We should also ask for a fair freight system. When copra prices are high, freight charges can remain higher. But when copra prices fall, freight charges should also be reduced. This will help buyers continue operating and allow farmers to receive a fair price for their hard work.

We also call on our leaders, government agencies, and the coconut industry to support rural communities. During times of low copra prices.

09/07/2026

Message from Dako Copra Agency Madang (DCAM)

On behalf of Dako Copra Agency Madang (DCAM), I extend our heartfelt gratitude to all local farmers, buyers, traders, agents, and suppliers who have tirelessly contributed to sustaining the copra industry and supporting major mills and buyers in our towns.

Since 2016, DCAM has volunteered its time and resources to strengthen the entire copra value chain — from village farmers to traders, agents, and companies. Through this journey, we have built a strong network across towns and rural communities, and today DCAM proudly holds one of the most comprehensive copra databases covering the MOMASE and NGI regions.

As Founder and Lead, Mr. Julius Dako has dedicated his experience and leadership to ensuring that DCAM remains committed to every aspect of copra development. Our vision is clear:
- To unite all copra communities and stakeholders — local and foreign — in building a healthier, more innovative industry.

- To raise awareness and provide training on raw copra quality control, ensuring better pricing and sustainable production.

- To strengthen marketing strategies that empower farmers and traders to compete in both domestic and international markets.

- To partner with local shipping companies so that even the most remote coastal and island communities can access reliable services and fair opportunities.

We believe that quality production leads to fair pricing, and fair pricing leads to stronger economic growth for all coconut and copra communities in Papua New Guinea.

Therefore, DCAM calls on all major buyers, traders, and agents to stand firm with us, hold hands, and continue to support this vision. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and ensure no one is left behind as the industry evolves.

15/06/2026