Executive Leadership
Hon. Minister of Agriculture, Food & Forests
Provides national leadership, strategic direction, sector oversight and policy guidance for Tonga’s agriculture, livestock, food safety and forestry development.
Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for ministry-wide operations, performance management, resource allocation and ensuring effective service delivery across all divisions.
Deputy Director – Research Division
Oversees agricultural research, trials, climate-smart innovations and development of new crop and livestock technologies.
Deputy Director – Extension & Women Division
Leads field advisory services, farmer support, training programs and community-based agricultural development.
Deputy Director – Livestock Division
Responsible for livestock health, breeding programs, veterinary services and production improvement.
Deputy Director – Food Division
Oversees food safety, food policy, compliance, food laboratories and agro-processing development.
Deputy Director – Forestry Division
Manages forestry conservation, reforestation programs and sustainable timber resource development.
Deputy Director – Quarantine & Biosecurity
Ensures safe trade, border control, import/export inspections and pest risk management.