Agriculture still economic mainstay

Despite a slow growth of Tanzania’s agriculture, the sector remains the number one contributor to the country’s economy even as new segments have emerged during the past decade, data shows.

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Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

TheCitizen

24 Jan

ECONOMIC MADE SIMPLE: Economic perspectives on weakening Tanzanian shilling

>Tanzanian shilling has been declining in relation to the major global currencies such as the US dollar in the recent past. In the week starting January 19, 2015 we observed the exchange rate of $1 for over Sh1,800.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

22 May

Agriculture stagnates for two years

Agriculture stagnated in the past two years, sparking concern among stakeholders.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

29 Apr

Don’t neglect agriculture

Agriculture is the economic mainstay of Tanzania, contributing about 25 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It also employs over 60 per cent of the labour force even as agro-production remains relatively low.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

03 Nov

Agriculture bank for launch

>Preparations have been finalized for the launching of Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), a banker disclosed here last week.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

01 Dec

TZ, others set for biological agriculture

Eastern and central African countries have committed themselves to undertaking smart agriculture which is devoid of the use of industrial chemicals.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

10 Feb

Ex-Agriculture minister dies

Former minister for Agriculture and Cooperatives and Member of Parliament for Karatu, Mr Patrick Qorro, has died at the Muhimbili Othopaediatic Institute (Moi) where he had been undergoing treatment.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

25 Jun

NGOs’ letter to JK over improved agriculture

Agriculture employs the majority of Africans, but the Continent’s leaders seem to have little commitment towards improving the sector.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

13 Jan

Minister: 63 hectares set aside for agriculture

The government has set aside 63 hectares at Mkulazi in Morogoro for investment in agriculture, as part of its efforts to improve food security.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

29 Apr

Engage in agriculture, youth urged

The minister for Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development, Prof Anna Tibaijuka, has urged young people to engage in agriculture.

 

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