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Tanzania: Seed Production Established for Local Farmers

 Lindi — Following President John Magufuli's call for production of pigeon peas, green gram, cow peas, cashew nuts and other crops that are highly needed in India, the Naliendele Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) said yesterday that it is prepared to produce seeds that will enable farmers to get more yields and manage to supply both local and international markets.   NARI Research Officer, Mr Juma Mfaume said the institute.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 5th August 2016

African Water Facility: Boosting Hydropower and Irrigation in Tanzania

 Tanzania is expected to benefit from a boost in hydropower generation and irrigation development thanks to a new study financed by the African Water Facility (AWF). This €2-million grant will help the government of Tanzania launch the pre-feasibility study of a multipurpose dam, irrigation and hydropower project in Kikonge (southwest).   A comprehensive approach. The study will cover the irrigation scheme, agro-business.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 5th August 2016

Tanzania Targets 100 Percent Sugar Output by 2020

Morogoro — The Prime Minister, Mr Kassim Majaliwa, has instructed sugar producing factories to put measures in place, which will ensure that sugar production capacity in the country stands at 100 per cent by 2020.   Mr Majaliwa issued the directive in Morogoro yesterday when he visited the Mtibwa Sugar Factory where he underscored the need for local industries to increase production and avoid unnecessary imports. The PM said the.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 4th August 2016

Kenyan pastoralists get Sh7.7bn World Bank support

 Pastoralists are set to benefit from a Sh7.7 billion World Bank loan expected to ease losses related to drought and disease.   The financing is expected to cater for a range of activities including water provision, re-seeding of rangelands, animal vaccination and storing fodder to ensure increased yields for about 93,000 pastoralist households.   Clashes between pastoralists over pasture and water have intensified in recent.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 3rd August 2016

Kenya: Uhuru to Open Sh103 Billion Fertiliser Plant

 All is set for President Uhuru Kenyatta to preside over the commissioning of a multibillion-shilling fertiliser factory in Eldoret this week.   The President will open Toyota Tsusho fertiliser factory as he embarks on his tour of the North Rift.   The Sh103 billion fertiliser plant, the first of its kind in Africa, will manufacture 150,000 tonnes of subsidised fertiliser annually.   In a press release on Saturday,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd August 2016

Kenya: Speaker Muturi Pledges Support for Potato Bill

 National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has promised to fast track a Bill which seeks to end exploitation of potato farmers by cartels.   The Potato Produce and Marketing Bill has been pending before Parliament for the last two years and farmers have raised concern.   It aims at establishing a National Potato Council to promote quality and quantity of production and to set standards to regulate the industry.   At least.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd August 2016

Tanzania: Govt Seeks Social Security Funds Investment in Fishing Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries yesterday held talks with social security funds in Dar es Salaam to consider diverting their investments into deep sea fishing.   "It is high time for social security funds to divert their investments in this important sector in the country," Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Charles Tizeba, said.   He said that the government has been struggling to.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 28th July 2016

Tanzania: Smallholder Farmers Set to Benefit From $25 Million Scheme

Dar es Salaam — Smallholder farmers in Tanzania are set to benefit from a $25 million (about Sh55 billion) new Agriculture Finance (AgriFin) programme launched here yesterday.   The programme is a brainchild of Mercy Corps and the MasterCard Foundation.   It seeks to improve smallholder farmers' access to financial and information services.   The initiative will run for six years. It is expected to benefit at least one.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 28th July 2016

East Africa: EAC Governments Urged to Support Intra-Regional Trade in Staple Foods

The East African Community governments have been urged to support intra-regional trade in staple foods of which grain trade makes part. This is to help rise the citizens 'standards of living in the region.   This has been said in a meeting by Directors of Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC) on Friday last week to deliberate on the challenges hampering cross border trade in staple foods within the Eastern Africa Region.   "By.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 27th July 2016

UN Urges Tanzania to Focus On Agriculture to Boost Economy

Dar es Salaam — Tanzania's economy has been growing at a satisfactory rate but the country must promote several areas for the growth to have an impact on poverty reduction endeavours amid global uncertainties, the United Nations has said.   In its Development Assistance Plan 2016 -2021 Report - which was launched in Dar es Salaam recently - the United Nations calls upon Tanzania to ensure that it puts emphasis on growth of areas.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 18th July 2016

Kenya: Sh17 Million Banana Factory Set to Open

A Sh17 million banana processing plant is ready for take-off in Khwisero.   The project has received Sh10 million from the National Government Affirmative Action kitty and Sh7.4 million from the Special Programmes Department.   To boost supply of bananas for the factory, the county government distributed 18,000 tissue culture seedlings in the 12 sub-counties.   County Woman Rep Rachael Ameso said the plant is expected to.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 11th July 2016

Tanzania: Coffee Exports Soar to US$135 million

Coffee exports earned the country US$135 million (about 294.4bn/-) in foreign exchange during the 2015/2026 farming season as the country produced 59,000 metric tons, which is above average annual production of 50,000 tons.   Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) Acting Director General, Mr Primus Kimaryo, noted, however, that the board is currently working to boost local consumption of coffee to avoid over dependency on foreign.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 7th July 2016



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