AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElectricity: Tonga Power has commissioned two generators at Popua, adding 3.52 megawatts to help steady supply during outages and peak demand while permanent upgrades continue. Fuel Support: Tonga will receive US$15.39 million in emergency ADB aid to help Tonga Power manage higher fuel costs and maintain affordable electricity as global prices rise. Agriculture: Former agriculture minister Siosiua Halavatau says tracking soil moisture could give farmers earlier warning of drought; he reports livestock losses in Ha’apai and urges a rethink of monitoring. Agricultural Exports: A solar-powered cold-storage unit is helping a Kolonga root-crop exporter reduce post-harvest losses and improve handling for overseas markets. Fisheries: A strong El Niño could shift tuna distribution and fishing activity across the Pacific through 2027, adding uncertainty for Tonga’s fisheries and related livelihoods.
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