EXTENSION & WOMEN DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Extension & Women Development Division (EWDD) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Forests strengthens agriculture, improves household livelihoods, and empowers women across Tonga through advisory services, training, and technical support.
Agricultural Extension Services
Farmer training, pest & disease management, soil health, and advisory services.
Women Development Programs
Floriculture, handicrafts, value-added products, and women’s leadership training.
Food Security & Livelihoods
Seedlings, poultry distribution, home and school garden support.
Export & Market Support
Priority export crops, farmer clusters, and market facilitation.
Management & Administration
Organize Royal Agricultural Shows, produce educational & advisory materials and undertakes annual planning, reporting and monitoring.
DISTRICT TEAMS
◆ Eastern Districts: TATAKAMOTONGA & LAPAHA- Extension services: Hahano Vailea, Sola Fe’ao and Nazmin Kata
- Women Development: Lakataha ‘Oto
- Extension services: Afu’alo Lopeti
- Women Development: ‘Oketi Mailau & Ma’ata Kaufononga
- Extension services: Siua Piliu
- Women Development: ‘Ailini Lea’aepulu & Taina Taufa
- Extension services: Timote Afu
- Women Development: ‘Isapela Finau & Eileen Maka
- Extension services: Tevita Leini
- Women Development: Katokakala Faka’osi
- Extension services: Saia Tu’ikolongahau
- Women Development: Faleola Pulupaki
📸 EWDD Photo Gallery
OUR COMMITMENT
The Extension & Women Development Division (EWDD) is committed to:
- Delivering quality and timely advisory services.
- Strengthening food security for every household in Tonga.
- Empowering women, farmers, youth and communities.
- Promoting sustainable agriculture, innovation and resilience.
- Supporting Tonga’s national development goals and improving rural livelihoods