Strengthening Capacity in Integrated Agro-Forestry and Livestock Production System - TCP/TUV/3703
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Agriculture is the mainstay of sustainable livelihoods in Tuvalu Seventy five percent of the population is involved in agricultural production, which serves as both a source of food and income Food production is, however, confronted with multiple challenges on the islands Low soil fertility, water scarcity and climate change limit the prospect of increased production, making Tuvalu one of the more food insecure countries of the South Pacific region Under these circumstances, small scale household agroforestry is well suited to guarantee the livelihoods of the population Diversification of crops would ensure the resilience and capacity to adapt to climate change, as well as decrease Tuvalu’s dependency on imported food goods Furthermore, mainstreaming pig waste management techniques would help protect the lagoon’s water quality, which is often contaminated with discharged pig manure.