The Huli live by hunting, done primarily by men, and by gathering plants and growing crops, done primarily by women. The men help clear the land, but the rest of cultivation is done by women.
They practice cyclical agriculture, moving to a new location after the soil is exhausted, to allow reforestation and recovery. The women are exceptional farmers, and have adopted many introduced crops, initially sweet potatoes, which have become a staple. More recently, they have cultivated corn, potatoes, cabbage, etc.
The Huli have established business throughout Papua New Guinea.