AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOrganic Farming: Tonga has launched its first locally managed organic certification system, giving farmers in Tongatapu and Vava‘u a community-based alternative to costly outside audits. Farmers who completed the process received Organic Pasifika certificates. Pacific Trade: Around 50 women entrepreneurs from six countries met in Nuku‘alofa to build export skills, covering packaging, logistics, compliance and business connections. Freight Costs: Swire Shipping will raise fuel surcharges on some Pacific routes from 15 November; standard 20-foot and 40-foot containers will incur US$535 and US$1,070 charges respectively. Ports: Ports Authority of Tonga won a special sustainability award at the IAPH 2026 conference, recognised as the highest-rated project from a least-developed country or small island state. Climate Risks: A Pacific outlook warns Tonga could face further water pressure as El Niño brings drier conditions; the country reported shortages after months of low rainfall.
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