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Growing stronger communities together
Have an idea, experience, or interest in agriculture? Connect with the Department of Agriculture to explore how you can support local food production and farming communities in Tuvalu.
Ask the Department about current activities and opportunities. Availability and participation arrangements may vary.
Build your gardening skills and ask about farmer training, demonstrations, and practical planting advice.
Share your island, the crops you grow or want to grow, and the skills you would like to learn. Ask about any upcoming training or farm demonstrations.
Explore ideas for household, school, church, or community gardens that help people grow more local food.
Describe your group, proposed location, access to land and water, and who will maintain the garden. Confirm landowner permission before planning activities.
Help connect traditional knowledge and practical experience with other growers and communities.
Tell the Department about useful planting methods, traditional crops, composting practices, or lessons from your garden. Ask how your experience could contribute to learning activities.
Discuss how your organisation could contribute to agriculture, research, training, or community food production.
Introduce your organisation, proposed activity, available expertise or resources, and the communities you hope to support. Any collaboration will need Department review and agreement.
Schools and youth groups can enquire about agricultural learning activities and practical gardening experiences.
Provide your school or group name, participant age range, learning goals, and preferred dates. Ask the Department which activities may be available.
Ask about contributing relevant skills, tools, or other support to approved agricultural activities.
Confirm needs and arrangements with the Department before purchasing, shipping, or donating items. Seeds, plants, and agricultural materials from overseas may require import clearance.
Take the next step
Contact the Department of Agriculture to discuss your interest and confirm what opportunities are currently available.
Identify the activity, skill, or idea you would like to discuss.
Include your name, island, organisation if applicable, and a short description of your interest.
Wait for advice on availability, requirements, and next steps before making commitments.
Department contact details will be added here. This page does not submit enquiries online.
You can express interest whether you are starting a home garden or already growing crops. The Department can advise which activities suit your needs.
Availability depends on current programmes, staff schedules, and farm arrangements. Confirm dates and participation requirements before attending.
Contact the Department before ordering or bringing agricultural items into Tuvalu. Confirm the current import clearance requirements for those items.
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