Highland gardens at sunrise in the Waghi valley

Dumbola Village · Banz · Jiwaka Province

Growing Together. Building Sustainable Family Livelihoods.

Mamde Family Co-operative Society Ltd brings family members together through farming, livestock production, shared resources, skills development and market opportunities — for food security, household income and lasting rural development.

Serving Dumbola, Banz and surrounding communities in Jiwaka Province.

Agriculture

Vegetables and staple crops grown by member families on smallholder blocks.

Livestock

Piggery, poultry and other suitable smallholder livestock with good husbandry.

Shared resources

Pooled labour, farm inputs, knowledge and access to markets.

Community

Stronger households and a stronger Dumbola community.

Family members planting seedlings together

Who we are

A family cooperative rooted in the Waghi valley

The cooperative brings family members together so that farming and livestock work is planned, shared and rewarded fairly. Members contribute labour, land knowledge and time, and in return gain access to training, farm inputs and market opportunities they could not reach alone.

Our focus is practical: food security for households, steady income, responsible use of land and animals, and long-term community livelihoods.

More about us

Our Vision

To become a strong and sustainable family cooperative that improves livelihoods through agriculture, livestock and responsible enterprise.

Our Mission

To work together in farming, livestock, market access, skills development and responsible resource management for long-term family and community prosperity.

Freshly harvested highland vegetables in woven baskets

Agriculture

Vegetables and staple crops on smallholder blocks, with plans for stronger farm inputs, market access and future value-added products.

Explore agriculture
Village pig pen and free-range poultry on a highland farm

Livestock

Piggery, poultry and other suitable smallholder livestock, with attention to husbandry, hygiene, feeding and reliable market supply.

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Our core values

Unity

Families working as one body with shared purpose and respect.

Accountability

Honest records, clear reporting and responsible leadership.

Hard Work

Consistent effort in the gardens, pens and marketplace.

Cooperation

Sharing labour, resources, knowledge and opportunity.

Sustainability

Caring for soil, water, animals and future generations.

Integrity

Doing what is right, whether or not anyone is watching.

Community Development

Strengthening households and the wider Dumbola community.

Work with the cooperative

Whether you are a family member, a buyer, a government agency, a church or a development partner, we welcome your inquiry.