Agro-inputs delay ‘leads to low cashew production’

Low turnout at Lindi agro-business exhibition
Daily News
THE annual Agro-Business Exhibitions which started here at Ngongo Grounds on Friday have entered its third day on Sunday with low turnout from both exhibitors and visitors. The attendance was low as a spot check by the 'Daily News' established that most ...

Stakeholders decry low govt agro-funding.
IPPmedia
Development stakeholders have expressed discontent over an extreme meagre funds allocated for agriculture accusing the government of turning a blind eye to the nation's economic backbone, given the 2015/16 budget allocation of 6.6 percent. Speaking in ...

Cashew nut growers selling their produce under the Warehouse Receipt System have this season significantly benefited from high prices for their produce.

Morogoro. Milk production and marketing puzzle continues to haunt the country as only 30 per cent of potentials are being utilised, while per capita milk consumption is a mere quarter of global standard of milk consumption.

Low yields and absence of an irradiation facility are thwarting efforts to increase mango production in Tanzania despite the fact that the country has an export demand of 80 tonnes per week, analysts say.

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Lack of agricultural inputs in some parts of the country means that this year, productivity will be low, for farmers will be forced to contend with traditional farming methods which can only result in poor harvests.

 Community banks are calling for a range of measures to support youth employment in business and agriculture. That can be done by enabling them to access inputs

Farmers here have cited lack of proper channels to access quality seeds and other inputs as a major obstacle constraining their efforts to achieve economic growth.