TOMAK Timor-Leste

17/11/2025

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Haforsa Nutrisaun Liuhusi Treinamentu Agrikultura Sensivel ba Nutrisaun (ASN) nian ba Treinadór sira (ToT)

Iha semana kotuk, INSP Timor-Leste (INSP-TL), ho apoiu husi programa TOMAK ne’ebé finansia husi Governu Austrália, hala’o ho susesu Formasaun ba Formadór (ToT) kona-ba Agrikultura Sensivel ba Nutrisaun (ASN) ba partisipante sira ne’ebé selesionadu ne’ebé sei sai futuru fasilitadór ba módulu ASN ba pesoál saúde sira iha Timor-Leste.

Partisipante sira maka reprezentante husi servisu saúde Munisípiu husi Baucau no Bobonaro, treinadór sira husi INSP-TL, nune’e mós pesoál sira husi Diresaun Nasionál Nutrisaun – Ministériu Saúde.

Treinamentu ne'e sei ekipa partisipante sira ho koñesimentu, konfiansa, no abilidade prátika sira ne'ebé presiza atu fornese módulu ASN nian ho efetivu—hametin integrasaun nutrisaun nian iha setór saúde tomak.

Durante semana ne'e, partisipante sira envolve iha atividade aprendizajen prátika sira, inklui diskusaun grupu nian, ezersísiu prátika sira, no sesaun hanorin - mikro sira ne'ebé dezeña atu prepara sira ba prestasaun formasaun sira ASN nian iha futuru iha nivel munisípiu no nasionál.

🤝 TOMAK agradese tebes ba partisipante no parseiru sira hotu ba sira-nia kompromisu, kolaborasaun, no envolvimentu ativu durante semana tomak. Hamutuk, ita kontinua suporta servisu nutrisaun ne’ebé forte liu no komunidade sira ne’ebé saudavel liu iha Timor-Leste laran tomak.

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Strengthening Nutrition Through NSA Training of Trainers (ToT)

Last week, the National Institute of Public Health (INSP-TL), with support from Australian funded program TOMAK, successfully conducted a Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) Training of Trainers (ToT) for selected participants who will become future facilitators of the NSA module for health personnel in Timor-Leste.

The participants were representatives from Municipal health services from Baucau and Bobonaro, trainers from INSP-TL, as well as the staff from the National Directorate of Nutrition – Ministry of Health.

The training will equip participants with the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to deliver the NSA module effectively strengthening nutrition integration across the health sector.

Throughout the week, participants engaged in practical learning activities, including group discussions, hands-on exercises, and micro-teaching sessions designed to prepare them for delivering future NSA trainings at both municipal and national levels.

🤝 TOMAK sincerely thanks all participants and partners for their commitment, collaboration, and active engagement throughout the week. Together, we continue to support stronger nutrition services and healthier communities across Timor-Leste.


Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Palácio das Cinzas

10/11/2025

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Promove Kultivasaun Morangu iha Bobonaro! 🍓

Ami nia ekipa servisu iha kampu, hamutuk ho agrikultór no estensionista sira iha Aldeia Laktil, Suku Bobonaro, Munisípiu Bobonaro, apoia hela agrikultór lokál sira deskobre kuda morangu iha fatin ne’e — atividade ortikultura ida ne'ebé favorável no apropriadu ba área sira ho klima malirin no aas metru 700-900 hosi tasi-ibun.

Fini dahuluk, foti husi Maubisse no ami introdús ba iha Bobonaro ho pakote inisiál iha morangu oan hamutuk 150. Hirak-ne'e kuda besik uma hodi enkoraja partisipasaun no observasaun besik. Bainhira ai-oan sira ne’e nani ona, bele transfere ba polybag no viveiru sira ba adaptasaun no kreximentu di’ak liután.

Ho kuidadu di’ak no kualidade rai ne’ebé di’ak, morangu bele kolleita ona iha fulan 2–3 nia laran, no bele fornese ba agrikultór sira rendimentu foun ida no promove diversifikasaun agríkola iha rai ne’ebé aas no malirin iha Timor-Leste.

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Promoting Strawberry Cultivation in Bobonaro! 🍓

Our field team, together with farmers and local extension workers in Aldeia Laktil, Suku Bobonaro municipality of Bobonaro is supporting local farmers in exploring strawberry cultivation — a promising horticultural activity suited to the region’s cool climate at 700–900 meters above sea level.

The first seeds, sourced from Maubisse, were introduced to Bobonaro with an initial batch of 150 seedlings. These were planted near homes to encourage local participation and observation. Once the plants produced runners, they were transferred to polybags and nurseries for adaptation and further growth.

With proper care and good soil quality, strawberries can be harvested within 2–3 months, providing farmers with a new source of income and promoting agricultural diversification in the highlands of Timor-Leste.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas

03/11/2025

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Ksolok Loron Nasionál Feto nian!

Ohin, ita selebra feto sira ne'ebé forte, badinas, no inspiradór sira iha ami nia komunidade — hanesan Mana Josefina, ami nia agrikultór feto ida ne'ebé maka dedikadu.

“Nu’udar agrikultór, uluk ha’u hanoin laiha tan oportunidade atu hadi’a ha’u-nia moris. Maibé hafoin tama iha grupu ne’ebé hetan apoiu husi TOMAK, buat hotu muda! Ha’u aprende ona buat barak — liuliu husi formasaun kolektór nian, ne’ebé ajuda ha’u atu komprende oinsá atu sai kolektór susesu ida.

Agora, ha'u hatene oinsá atu transporta ha'u nia produtu sira ho seguru atu nune'e sira bele fresku no ho kualidade di’ak nafatin bainhira to'o iha supermerkadu. Vizita supermerkadu ne'e fó esperiénsia di’ak tebes — ha'u realiza katak iha potensiál barak atu haburas no oferese produtu ho kualidade barak liután!”

Mana Josefina maka modelu ida ne'ebé enkoraja no inspira feto maluk sira seluk atu tuir nia dalan — loke dalan ba moris di'ak liu no futuru ne'ebé nabilan liu ba ema hotu.

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Happy National Women’s Day!

Today, we celebrate strong, hardworking, and inspiring women in our community — like Mana Josefina, one of our dedicated women farmers.

“As a farmer, I used to think there were no more opportunities to improve my life. But after joining the TOMAK-supported group, everything changed! I’ve learned so much — especially from the collector training, which helped me understand how to become a successful collector.

Now, I know how to transport my products safely, so they stay fresh and high-quality when they reach the supermarket. Visiting the supermarket was eye-opening — I realized there’s so much potential to grow and offer more quality products!”

Mana Josefina is a role model which encourage and inspires other women to follow her path — paving the way for a better life and brighter future for everyone.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas
Leader Hypermarket
Centro Supermercado

31/10/2025

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Ami nia ekipa kontente hola parte eventu iha munisípiu ba Loron Internasionál Feto Rurál ho tema "Investe iha Feto nu'udar Prezervadór Ai-han no Natureza nian - Dalan ida ba Futuru ne'ebé Sustentável no Reziliente."

Tema ida-ne'e fó hanoin mai ita kona-ba papél forte ne'ebé feto sira hala'o hodi harii komunidade ne'ebé forte no sustentável liu. Hanesan Sr. Ipólito da Costa, Diretór Nasionál Estensaun no Formasaun Agríkola (MALFF), fahe: “Bainhira feto sira iha asesu hanesan ba rekursu no oportunidade sira, sira bele hasai sira nia família no komunidade husi kiak.”

Governu Austrália nia programa -TOMAK orgullu atu apoia MAPPF nia kompromisu atu hakbiit feto rurál sira — serbisu hamutuk atu kria meiu subsisténsia sira ne’ebé di’ak liu no futuru ne’ebé nabilan liu ba komunidade sira ne’ebé ita serbí.

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Our team proudly joined the municipal event to celebrate the International Day of Rural Women with the theme “Invest in Women as the Preservers of Food and Nature – A Path to a Sustainable and Resilient Future.”

This theme reminds us of the powerful role women play in building stronger, more sustainable communities. As Sr. Ipólito da Costa, Director National of Extension and Agricultural Training (MALFF), shared:

“When women have equal access to resources and opportunities, they can lift their families and communities out of poverty.”

The government of Australia’s program -TOMAK is proud to support MALFF’s commitment to empower rural women — working together to create better livelihoods and a brighter future for the communities we serve.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas
Secretaria de Estado da Igualdade-SEI

30/10/2025

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Haforsa Koñesimentu Nutrisaun nian iha Pesoál Saúde sira

TOMAK, kolabora ho Ministériu Saúde (MS), Palácio das Cinzas,
liuhusi INSP Timor-Leste, hala’o sesaun Follow-Up After Training (FUAT) ba pesoál saúde hamutuk 97 iha Munisípiu Bobonaro no Viqueque ne’ebé antes ne’e partisipa iha formasaun Agrikultura Sensivel ba Nutrisaun (ASN).

Hala’o FUAT ho objetivu atu avalia koñesimentu husi pesoál saúde sira kona-ba ASN no oinsá sira aplika ida-ne'e iha sira nia serbisu loroloron nian hodi hadi'a rezultadu nutrisaun iha sira nia komunidade.

Eurico Amaral, enfermeiru ida ne’ebé servisu iha Postu Saúde Aitara, Lacluta (Viqueque), fahe nia hanoin katak “treinamentu ASN ne’e importante tebes ba pesoál saúde sira atu haforsa sira-nia komprensaun kona-ba nutrisaun, liuliu ligasaun importante entre agrikultura no nutrisaun.” Nia mós mensiona liuhusi koñesimentu ne’ebé hetan hosi formasaun ne’e, nia konsege ajuda ona família balun ho labarik tinan lima mai kraik ne’ebé rekupera hosi malnutrisaun moderadu liuhosi promove ai-han nutritivu hosi grupu ai-han tolu ne’e.

Liuhusi parseria ne’ebé kontinua lao, governu Austrália nia programa - TOMAK nafatin iha kompromisu atu hasae pesoál saúde sira ho abilidade no koñesimentu atu hametin nutrisaun komunidade nian iha Timor-Leste.

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Strengthening Nutrition Knowledge Among Health Workers

TOMAK, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) through INSP-TL, conducted Follow-Up After Training (FUAT) sessions for 97 health workers in Bobonaro and Viqueque who previously participated in the Nutrition Sensitive Agriculture (NSA) training.

The FUAT aims to assess the knowledge of health workers on NSA and how they are applying it in their daily work to improve nutrition outcomes in their communities.

Eurico Amaral, a nurse working at Aitara Health Post, Lacluta (Viqueque), shared that “the NSA training is essential for health workers to strengthen their understanding of nutrition, particularly the important link between agriculture and nutrition.” He also mentioned that through the knowledge gained from the training, he has been able to help several families with children under five recovering from moderate malnutrition by promoting nutritious foods from the three food groups.

Through its ongoing partnership, the government of Australia’s program - TOMAK remains committed to empowering health workers with the skills and knowledge to strengthen community nutrition across Timor-Leste.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International

29/10/2025

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Sekretaria Estadu ba Igualdade (SEI) ofisialmente hahú ona Programa Formasaun Lian Jestuál ida hodi hametin komunikasaun entre funsionáriu no kolega sira ho defisiénsia rona no ko'alia.

Programa ne’e ofisialmente loke husi Diretór-Jerál Sr. Armando da Costa, akompaña husi lideransa SEI nian. Iha nia diskursu, Sr. Armando subliña importánsia hosi komunikasaun no kolaborasaun inkluzivu iha instituisaun nia laran.
Implementa iha parseria ho governu Austrália nia programa-TOMAK no fasilita husi Klibur Defisiensia Tilun Timor-Leste (KDTL), ida ne’e maka formasaun dahuluk iha SEI ne’ebé fó apoiu ba Planu Asaun Nasionál ba Ema ho Defisiénsia no mós instituisaun Governu ne’ebé inkluzivu liu.

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The Secretariat of State for Equality SSE has officially commenced a Sign Language Training Program to strengthen communication between employees and colleagues with hearing and speech disabilities.

The program was officially opened by Director-General Mr. Armando da Costa, accompanied by SEI leadership. In his remarks, Mr. Armando emphasized the importance of inclusive communication and collaboration within the institution.

Implemented in partnership with the government of Australia’s program TOMAK and facilitated by KDTL, this first-ever training at SEI supports the National Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities as well as more inclusive Government institutions.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Secretaria de Estado da Igualdade-SEI
Timor-Leste Disability Association

28/10/2025

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🌏 Momentu Orgullu Ida ba Timor-Leste!

Ami orgullu hodi sai sasin no apoia marka estraordináriu ida ba iha nasaun ida ne’e nia viajen. Hafoin tinan barak ho dedikasaun, servisu maka’as, no kompromisu ne’ebé metin, Timor-Leste ofisialmente sai ona nu’udar membru ASEAN ba dala 11!
Realizasaun ida-ne’e marka la’ós de’it kapítulu foun ida ba Timor-Leste maibé mós lasu ida ne’ebé metin liután entre nasaun sira ASEAN nian — unidu iha ita-nia vizaun komún ba pás, prosperidade, no progresu.

Parabéns Timor-Leste!

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🌏 A Proud Moment for Timor-Leste!

We are proud to witness and support another remarkable milestone in the nation’s journey. After years of dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment, Timor-Leste has officially become the 11th member of ASEAN!

This achievement marks not only a new chapter for Timor-Leste but also a stronger bond among ASEAN nations — united in our shared vision for peace, prosperity, and progress.

Parabéns Timor-Leste!

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International

24/10/2025

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🌱 Fresku husi Ami-nia To'os ba Ita-nia Meza! 🌱

Ami nia agrikultór sira ne'ebé badinas kontinua kolleita no lori koto fresku diretamente hosi to'os ba iha ita nia supermerkadu sira! Leader Hypermarket, Centro Supermercado.

Ita hatene ka lae? Koto riku ho proteína, fibra, vitamina, no minerál sira — ai-han ne’e sai opsaun ida ne'ebé matenek ba dieta ida ne'ebé balansu no saudavel.
Konsumu regular ai-han ne’e bele ajuda hadi'a dijestaun, jere kolestrol, no suporta saúde fuan nian. ❤️

Mai ita kontinua apoia ita-nia agrikultór lokál sira no konsumu ai-han fresku no saudavel ne'ebé kuda iha ita-nia rai! 🇹🇱

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🌱 Fresh from Our Fields to Your Table! 🌱

Our hardworking farmers continue to harvest and deliver fresh kidney beans straight from the fields to your local supermarkets!

Did you know? Kidney beans are rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals — making them a smart choice for a balanced and healthy diet. Regular consumption can help improve digestion, manage cholesterol, and support heart health. ❤️

Let’s keep supporting our local farmers and enjoy the goodness of fresh, healthy food grown right here at home! 🇹🇱

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas

17/10/2025

Parabéns ba Loron Internasionál Feto Rurál!
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Happy International Day of Rural Women!

ASI celebrates International Day of Rural Women in Timor-Leste In celebration of the International Day of Rural Women, staff from the Australian Government funded TOMAK (To’os Ba Moris Diak – “Farming for Prosperity”) programme – visited the Atabae and Bobonaro municipalities in Timor-Lest...

16/10/2025

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🌍🍽️ Ohin Loron Mundiál ba Ai-han! 🍽️🌍

Ai-han Lokál, Futuru Globál – Hametin Sistema Ai-han Lokál sira ba Futuru ne'ebé Saudavel
Kaer liman hamutuk. Serbisu hamutuk ba ai-han ne'ebé di'ak no futuru ne'ebé di'ak liu.

Ohin, ita selebra papél importante husi agrikultura lokál nian ne’ebé asegura katak ema hotu-hotu — iha komunidade hotu — iha asesu ba ai-han ne'ebé seguru, nutritivu, no razoavel.

Husi to’os to’o meza, TOMAK hamriik sentru ba transformasaun ida ne’e. Hamutuk ho agrikultór sira, kolektór sira, no setór privadu, ita harii futuru ida iha-ne’ebé Timor-Leste nia ai-han lokál sai buras — tantu iha rai-laran no mós iha li’ur.

🌾 Fó apoiu ba agrikultór ki’ik sira ho formasaun, material, no asesu ba merkadu hodi haforsa produsaun ai-han lokál
🌱 Promove prátika agrikultura matenek no sustentável ba klima ne'ebé proteje ita-nia rai no bee
👩‍🌾 Hakbiit feto no foin-sa'e sira atu hola papél lideransa iha agrikultura no agronegósiu
🤝 Harii sistema inkluzivu ne'ebé asegura presu ne'ebé justu no asesu ai-han ba ema hotu
💼 Ajuda setór privadu atu identifika no promove ai-han ne'ebé prodús iha rai-laran hodi hasae kreximentu ekonómiku no reziliénsia

Liuhusi esforsu sira-ne'e, ita la'ós de'it kuda ai-han — ita kuda reziliénsia, oportunidade, no esperansa.

Foin lalais ne’e, ami-nia ekipa ho orgullu partisipa iha Expo Nasionál, hodi apoia movimentu Sosa Produtu Lokál no hatudu produtu lokál oioin ne’ebé reflete potensiál Timor-Leste nian ne’ebé haktuir vizaun “Ai-han Lokál, Futuru Globál.”

Mai ita kontinua harii sistema ai-han lokál ne'ebé forte no sustentável — ba ita-nia saúde, ita-nia agrikultór sira, no ita hotu nia futuru. 🌾💚

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🌍🍽️ Today is World Food Day! 🍽️🌍
Local Food, Global Future – Strengthening Local Food Systems for a Healthy Tomorrow
Join hands. Work for better food and a better future.

Today, we celebrate the vital role of local agriculture in ensuring that everyone — in every community — has access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.

From the farm to the table, TOMAK is at the heart of this transformation. Together with farmers, collectors, and the private sector, we are building a future where Timor-Leste’s local food thrives — both at home and beyond.

🌾 Supporting smallholder farmers with training, tools, and access to markets to strengthen local food production
🌱 Promoting climate-smart and sustainable farming practices that protect our land and water
👩‍🌾 Empowering women and youth to take leadership roles in agriculture and agribusiness
🤝 Building inclusive systems that ensure fair prices and food access for all
💼 Helping the private sector identify and promote locally produced food to drive economic growth and resilience

Through these efforts, we are not only growing food — we are growing resilience, opportunity, and hope.

Recently, our team proudly joined the National Expo, supporting the Buy Local movement and showcasing a range of locally products that reflect Timor-Leste’s potential under the vision of “Local Food, Global Future.”

Let’s continue building strong, sustainable local food systems — for our health, our farmers, and our shared future. 🌾💚

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas

15/10/2025

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Parabéns ba Loron Internasionál Feto Rurál!

Feto Rurál Prezerva Natureza ba Ita-nia Futuru Kolektivu.

Tema lokál: Investe iha Feto Rurál nu’udar Prezervadora ba Ai-han no Natureza, Dalan ba Futuru ne’ebé Sustentavel no Reziliente

Ohin, ita selebra fuan no sentru husi komunidade rurál sira — feto agrikultór sira ne'ebé la'ós de'it fó-han família maibé mós proteje no prezerva ai-han no natureza ba jerasaun sira tuirmai.

Iha ami nia programa, ami haree feto rurál sira lidera iha:

✅ Prátika sira to'os nian ne'ebé sustentável
✅ Hadi'a seguransa ai-han no nutrisaun
✅ Harii uma-kain no komunidade sira ne'ebé reziliente

Maiske hasoru dezafiu oioin, sira kontinua atu halo inovasaun, haburas, no lidera. Sira nia servisu ne’e importante tebes atu harii seguransa ai-han, reziliénsia klimátika, no ekonomia rurál ne'ebé kontinua buras.

Sira la'ós de'it agrikultór maibé sira maka ajente ba sustentabilidade, guarda sira ba biodiversidade, no líder ba iha reziliénsia.

Mai ita kontinua apoia no investe iha agrikultór feto rurál sira —bainhira sira buras, komunidade sira buras, bainhira ita hamriik hamutuk ho sira, ita harii futuru ida ne'ebé forte no matak liu ba ema hotu-hotu.

Ba feto rurál sira hotu ne'ebé ami serbisu hamutuk — ami agradese no hamriik hamutuk ho ita-boot sira.

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Happy International Day of Rural Women!

Rural Women Sustaining Nature for Our Collective Future"

Local theme: Invest in Rural Women as Preservers of Food and Nature, the Way to a Sustainable and Resilient Future

Today, we celebrate the heart of rural communities — women farmers who are not only feeding families but also protecting and preserving both food and nature for generations to come.

Across our programs, we see rural women leading in:
✅ Sustainable farming practices
✅ Improving food security and nutrition
✅ Building resilient households and communities

Despite challenges, they continue to innovate, nurture, and lead. Their work is essential to building food security, climate resilience, and thriving rural economies.

They are not just farmers — they are stewards of sustainability, guardians of biodiversity, and leaders in resilience.

Let us continue to support and invest in rural women farmers —when they grow, communities grow, when we stand with them, we build a stronger and greener future for all.

To all the rural women we work with — we thank you and stand with you.

Australian Embassy, Timor-Leste
Adam Smith International
Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas

13/10/2025

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Iha Suku Makadiki, uluk uainhira mákina to’os nian sira aat, ne’e halo buat hotu paradu. Obrigado ba formasaun prátika liuhosi programa Agrikultura Austrália nian – TOMAK no kolaborasaun ho Ministério da Agricultura Pecuâria Pescas E Florestas (MAPFF), Justino (tinan 29) ho nia ekipa agora bele hadi'a ekipamentu sira, fó aluga mákina fila-rai ki’ik, no ajuda mantein atividade agrikultura nian iha komunidade nafatin kontinua , hodi hatudu potensiálidade envolve foin-sa'e sira iha agrikultura.
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In Suku Makadiki, broken farm machinery used to bring everything to a standstill.
Thanks to hands-on training through Australia’s TOMAK program and in collaboration with MALFF, Justino (29 years old) and his team now repair equipment, rent out tillers, and help keep farming on track for their community, demonstrating the potential of engaging youth in agriculture.

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Iha Suku Makadiki, Watulari, agrikultór sira hasoru beibeik dezafíu bainhira sira-nia mákina avaria. Avariasaun sira-ne'e karun no perturba – atraza kuda no kolleita, hamenus prosesamentu ai-horis nian, no limita abilidade agrikultór sira nian atu lori produtu sira ba merkadu.

Iha momentu ne'ebá maka maun Justino ho nia kolega sira hahú. Liuhusi programa TOMAK Timor-Leste Austrália nian, sira transforma abilidade foun sira husi formasaun prátika iha manutensaun no reparasaun mákina agríkola nian ba mikro-empreza ida. Ohin loron, sira hadi'a ai-riin sira ne'ebé rahun, fornese servisu aluga ho kustu ki'ik, no fornese solusaun prátika sira ne'ebé halo to'os la'o nafatin iha sira nia komunidade.

“Liuhusi treinamentu ne’e, ha’u hetan koñesimentu valiozu kona-ba manutensaun mákina ne’ebé loos.I da-ne’e la’ós de’it halo ami-nia serbisu sai efisiente liu maibé ajuda ha’u hasa’e ha’u-nia família nia rendimentu no harii futuru ne’ebé di’ak ba ita hotu,” maun Justino hateten.

Ida-ne’e mak kolaborasaun tinan 25 entre Austrália no Timor-Leste hanesan – fó kbiit ba foin-sa’e sira ho abilidade durante moris tomak hodi harii sira-nia futuru iha agrikultura.

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In Suku Makadiki, Watulari, farmers faced constant challenges when their machinery broke down. These breakdowns were costly and disruptive – delaying planting and harvesting, slowing crop processing, and limiting the ability of farmers to bring produce to market.

That’s when Justino and his colleagues stepped in. Through Australia’s TOMAK Timor-Leste program, they turned new skills from hands-on training in farm machinery maintenance and repair into a micro-enterprise. Today, they fix broken tillers, provide low-cost rental services, and deliver practical solutions that keep farming moving in their community.