Improving the livelihood of small-scale farmers
Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Improving the Agriculture Business Enabling Environment: A Pre-requisite for Agro-Industrialisation in Tanzania

By Dr Barney I. S. Laseko, Policy Implementation Consultant 8th August 2022 Introduction All governments in the world have held agriculture sectors very close to their hearts. The Government of Tanzania under Her Excellence President Samia Suluhu Hassan equally has agriculture at the top of her agenda. Agriculture is Tanzania’s main source of food and income for the assured…

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Laws and Regulations for Seeds

LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR SEEDS (TOSCI) SEED ACT NUMBER 18 OF 2003 and its 2014 amendment, AND ITS 2007 REGULATIONS and its 2017 amendment. WHAT IS A SEED? • A seed is a part of a crop that is used for planting. • Good seeds are those that have undergone research, have been examined and certified for quality. •…

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Agricultural Policy Reforms in Tanzania: reform on registration and access for new seed propagation, fertilizer industry regulations on registration and supply, contract farming and agricultural marketing. Final Report.

This Report delves into an examination of the agricultural regulatory framework in Tanzania, featuringthe key areas as identified by AGRA (the Client) in the Terms of Reference. The underlying objectivecentered on the examination of the ineptness of the existing regulatory framework on the four key areasthat require reform in order to boost agro-investment and trade in Tanzania. Theyare the…

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EAC Countries Agriculture Status Scooping Studies 2018 and the Level of Realization of the Malabo Declarations Goals

Introduction Brief on CAADP/Malabo Commitments In 2003, Africa adopted the Comprehensive Africa Development Programme (CAADP), an agriculture-led integrated development framework to boost African Agriculture. With CAADP, the signatory states had committed to investing at least 10% of their budget in the agricultural sector to attain a minimum 6% average annual growth of agricultural Gross Domestic Product (AgGDP).  By August…

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Empowering Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector: SAGCOT Comprehensive Legal Guide for Seed and Input Markets

The “Legal Guide to Strengthen Tanzania’s Seed and Input Markets” is a comprehensive document that aims to enhance Tanzania’s agricultural sector by developing and implementing effective legal and regulatory systems for agricultural inputs like seeds. It focuses on various aspects including variety release, registration, seed certification, trade, and the role of different stakeholders in the seed sector. The guide…

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