The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has celebrated and honored the outstanding agricultural achievements of various regions through the presentation of awards. The Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe highlighted the exceptional efforts of regions that have excelled in crop production. In the category of Grain Crops, the top-performing regions were announced as follows: RuvumaRukwaMbeyaThese regions demonstrated unparalleled dedication and…

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In a bold stride to enhance food security in Tanzania and transform the country into the food hub of Africa, the government, in collaboration with Yara, a leading fertilizer company, has laid out a comprehensive plan to revolutionize the agricultural sector. A mere 40% of Tanzanian farmers use improved seeds, leading to lower productivity in the country’s food crop…

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Soil acidity has long plagued smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, significantly limiting crop yields and productivity in the region. Recognizing the urgent need to address this issue, the Guiding Acid Soil Investments in sub-Saharan Africa (GAIA) project, a partnership between leading global agricultural research centers and local institutions, is pioneering strategic ways to combat this problem. The GAIA project…

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