What We Do

Working with farmers, communities and partners to build a productive, resilient and sustainable agricultural sector in Tonga

Our Approach

Supporting Farmers and Communities Across Tonga

Tonga National Farmers Federation Inc.’s approach is built around three thematic pillars: Farming, Market Engagement and Environment. Together, these pillars guide our work to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen livelihoods, expand market opportunities and support the sustainable management of Tonga’s natural resources

PILLAR 01

Farming

2,000

Smallholder farmers supported every year by 2028

TNFFI supports smallholder farmers across agriculture, fisheries and livestock to increase productivity, improve household incomes and strengthen their resilience to shocks

Agriculture

Supporting crop production and sustainable farming practices

Fisheries

Supporting smallholder livelihoods connected to fisheries and aquatic resources

Livestock

Strengthening livestock production and farmer livelihoods

PILLAR 02

Farming

100+

Farmer groups, cooperatives and businesses supported by 2028

TNFFI supports farmer groups, cooperatives and small and growing businesses to strengthen their capacity, access market opportunities and grow sustainably

Farmer Groups

Strengthening collaboration and collective opportunities

Cooperatives

Supporting sustainable and organized agricultural enterprises

Market Access

Helping connect farmers and agricultural businesses with opportunities across the value chain

PILLAR 03

Environment

TNFFI supports districts, towns and farming communities in the sustainable management of priority landscapes and ecosystems

Forests

Supporting sustainable management and environmental protection

Rangelands

Promoting responsible management of productive landscapes

Coastal Ecosystems

Supporting the protection and sustainable use of Tonga’s coastal environments

ACROSS EVERYTHING WE DO

Our Cross-Cutting Themes

Five cross-cutting priorities are integrated throughout TNFFI’s work to ensure our programs create inclusive, resilient and sustainable outcomes

Climate Action

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening communities' resilience and adaptive capacity to climate change

Gender Equality

Designing gender-sensitive initiatives with meaningful outcomes for women's economic empowerment

Youth Employment

Creating employment, skills development and livelihood opportunities for young people

Youth Employment

Creating employment, skills development and livelihood opportunities for young people

Agri-Tech

Embracing technology at all stages of the agricultural value chain