| Overview : - Background Information
The Government of Tonga and Ministry of Agriculture (MAFF) has identified the significance of food security within the recovery efforts post-HTHH. About 75% of the population live in rural areas where agriculture remains the mainstay livelihood. The vulnerability of this population is elevated by the HTHH disaster and moving into the cyclone season, the risk to food security and livelihood is also elevated. - Objectives
The specific objective of the proposal is to ensure food security, improve nutritional status and reduce the vulnerability agriculturally active households through boosting agricultural production and encouraging income generating opportunities at the household and community levels. The aim is to prioritize communities throughout Tonga that were heavily impacted by the HTHH disaster with the provision of seedling and fencing[1] material. Scope of Work The scope of works for the supply of seedlings and fencing materials to assist with the restoration of livelihoods of affected communities as follows: - Procure seedlings (refer specifications below)
- Procure fencing materials (refer specifications below)
Specifications Seedlings and Fencing Materials Total Quantity | Item Description /Specification | Place of delivery, installation and Commissioning | Seedlings Raw Materials | 51 pk | Carrot T/Weight 500g | Tonga, NEMO Office. Nuku’alofa | 51 pk | Cucumber 100g | 62 pk | Dwarf bean 1kg | 51 pk | Lettuce Tropical 25,000 seeds | 51 pk | Cabbage Pak Choi 5,000 seeds | 51 pk | Tomatoes 10g | 75 pk | Capsicum 25g | Fencing Materials | 20kg | Flat Head Galvanized Nail 100mm x 4.50mm | Tonga, NEMO Office. Nuku’alofa | 250 roll | HD galvanized barbed wire 1.60mm x 500 m | 46kg | Staple Nail Galvanized 400mm x 3.15mm | 75 roll | GC Pig Wire Fence HDG B4 Weaving 2.50mm x 1200mm x 4” x 50m |
[1] Past communal agricultural projects delivered by MAFF and MORDI has experienced crop damage from stray animals resulting in low yield in harvest. Fencing is a necessary risk mitigation measure. | 
