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Tonga Subprogram 3

Farming systems economics, marketing and biosecurity

  • Improvement in agricultural statistics recording to develop indicators that measure smallholder contribution to national economies
  • Use of marketing research to help producers and industry identify market opportunities for agricultural commodities
  • Economic analysis of returns and certification issues of current and potential crops or commodities Facilitation of adoption of earlier research on pest, weed and disease management
  • Identification of quarantine and pest risk issues for crop germplasm requiring exchange between countries
  • Development and adoption of quarantine pest and disease control measures for crop exports
  • Undertaking of regional studies of import risks associated with the movement of live aquatic organisms, and definition of appropriate quarantine strategies
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    Improving household incomes and food security through more productive and diverse farming systems