Sheep Farming Development

  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
    Summary:

    Under the Regional Programmes for Food Security (RPFS) sheep farming was introduced to Tongan. The main activities included: selecting and preparing facilities for the stock; inspection of the breeding stock in Fiji; procurement and shipment of sheep to Tonga; securing breeding lines and maintaining breeding records; conducting training on sheep husbandry; and developing criteria for distributing of the stock. A honey bee project is also recently been completed. The project provided equipment and training for the development of small private apiaries.

    Contacts:

    FAO Contact:
    Vili Fuavao
    Email: vili.fuavao@fao.org
    Tel: (+685)22127
    Fax:(+685)22126

    Project Status:
    Completed, 2008
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    AusAid
    Cofinancing Total:
    no information available

Integration of Sheep into the Traditional Farming System

  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
    Summary:

    The introduction of tropical sheep, as a new opportunity for farmers under mixed farming systems, is a step towards raising the level of productive efficiency of the traditional farming system. The establishment of sheep production systems that are efficient and sustainable would enhance household food security, generate some form of income to rural households, and offer some employment opportunities.

    Contacts:

    FAO Contact:
    Vili Fuavao
    vili.fuavao@fao.org
    Tel: (+685)22127
    Fax:(+685)22126

    Project Status:
    Completed, 2008
    Project Details
    Cofinancing Total:
    n/a
    Total Amounts:
    $135,329