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Aquaculture in Timor-Leste is not a large industry; however, World Vision has expressed an interest in organizing aquaculture development projects in the country in order to help those who suffer food shortages in the upland areas. [1]
Timor-Leste's crops rely on the rains that come following the annual dry season. This leads to a period of poor food security called the "hungry season" from November to February due to the unpredictable climate. Many households depend on their own production of food because of the erratic climate conditions, such as droughts.
In 2007, a bad harvest caused a "major food crisis" in Timor-Leste. By November, eleven sub-districts still needed food supplied by international aid. [17] According to data gathered in the 2010 census, 87.7% of urban and 18.9% of rural households have electricity, for an overall average of 36.7%. [18]
Under the Constitution of Timor-Leste, the Minister has the power and the duty: to implement the policy defined for the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; to ensure relations between the Government and the other organs of the State in the area of responsibility of the Ministry.
Needs assessment on quality in Timor-Leste. Step 2 of the Twinning Partnership for Improvement between Timor-Leste and Macao SAR China. Geneva: World Health Organization. 2019. ISBN 978-92-4-151547-4; One Health Report Timor-Leste: Environment, zoonoses and antimicrobial resistance (PDF) (Report). Dili: Ministry of Health, the Ministry of ...
In late 1975 East Timor declared its independence but was invaded and occupied by Indonesia later that year, and declared that country's 27th province the following year. In 1999, following the United Nations -sponsored act of self-determination , Indonesia relinquished control of the territory and Timor-Leste became the first new sovereign ...
Ainaro has a great abundance of rivers and fertile terrain for agriculture. It has a coastal area, on the Timor Sea, but also mountainous zones, including the highest point in East Timor, Mount Ramelau (2,960 m), also known as Tatamailau, which lies near the border with Ermera.
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