Tanzania’s smallholder farmers are poised for a massive boost in productivity thanks to a $2 million partial credit guarantee and a $528,600 grant provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The funding is designed to facilitate greater access to fertilizer for over half a million Tanzanian farmers, in a bid to bolster the nation’s agricultural sector. In collaboration with…

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Katavi, Tanzania: Located in the verdant region of Katavi, the Mlele District, renowned for its pioneering role in peanut cultivation, is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. Anticipating a further rise in crop yields, the district plans to invest in a fleet of high-tech peanut shelling machines slated for deployment across its wards. This agricultural innovation arises from…

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Environmental Players in New Tree Planting Drive to Save Water Source Environmental Players in New Tree Planting Drive to Save Water Source Stakeholders and Strategies Morogoro, Tanzania – In a collaborative effort to restore degraded water sources and safeguard the region’s water supply, environmental stakeholders in Morogoro have launched an ambitious tree planting campaign. Led by the Morogoro Urban…

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In a groundbreaking move towards building a sustainable future for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has invested a staggering 14 billion Tanzanian shillings into the Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA). The initiative, set to run from 2022 to 2030, aims to empower the country’s youth by providing them with opportunities in agribusiness and…

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Farmers Embrace Modern Techniques and Improved Varieties to Boost Yields and Food Security Mtwara, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking development for the agricultural sector, the Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) in Naliendele has successfully spearheaded efforts to revolutionize cassava farming in the Mtwara District. By promoting modern techniques and introducing improved cassava varieties, TARI’s collaborative approach with local farmers yields…

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