The 59-year-old Member of Parliament was sworn in as Minister yesterday.
Lord Fohe succeeds Viliami Hingano, who passed away at Auckland City Hospital in June this year.
Lord Fohe is a first time MP, who was elected to Parliament by the 33 nobility members during last year’s general election.
He is the estate holder of Puke in Tongatapu.
Photo PMO Caption: Lord Fohe is the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forest