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Current and comprehensive agriculture, market and development news in Tanzania.
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Livestock
Minister Mpina wants investment contracts reviewed
Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Luhaga Mpina has tasked the National Ranch Corporation (NARCO) Board of Trustees to review investment…
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Business
AfDB to explore areas for Agro-Processing industries in Mbeya
A team of experts from the African Development Bank (AfDB) has arrived in the country and toured Mbeya Region to…
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Special Focus
Adequate investment in irrigation farming will transform agriculture
The government has reiterated its commitment to investing in irrigation farming to increase crop yield and create food security in…
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News
EU donates to govt Sh260bn for agro-sector productivity
The government has received Sh265 billion in new financial assistance from the European Union (EU) to promote productivity and competitiveness…
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News
TADB, NIRC sign MoU to support farmers
The Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) and the National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) yesterday (25/09/2018) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),…
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Crops
Reserve agency to buy only 2% of surplus maize
The government has set aside Sh15 billion with which the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) will purchase 28,000 tonnes of…
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Crops
Rice importation suspended as local production doubles
The government has suspended the importation of rice on the grounds that the country produced more than it needs in…
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Dairy
Cooperatives to increase efficiency in dairy industry
Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) has said there is huge potential for farmers to increase milk production, productivity and quality through…
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