C. ZONE: ‘What’s the point?’ Fruit farmers ask as markets shrink

>Slow response on the part of fruit farmers in Muheza District to pick up and bury fallen fruits affected by fruit flies (Bactrocera invadens), which are causing havoc to oranges and mangoes has been reported as one of the challenges facing a campaign to eradicate the destructive insect.

Tanzanians in the northern part of the country have started benefiting from the investment made here by French companies especially in the agribusiness.

Smallholder farmers are optimistic that they can double their production if they are assured of reliable markets.

Tanzania produces enough rice for export yet it does not do so despite availability of a ready market within East Africa.

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Dar es Salaam — Tanzanian smallholder farmers are asking for more support to help them sell their produce. Through an innovative poll, led by Farm Radio International, 8,891 farmers nationwide were consulted on their access to reliable, local markets.
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>Paddy farmers in Shinyanga Region have called on the government to build them an appropriate irrigation infrastructure that would allow them to produce even during the dry season.

100 graduates from various universities in the country have ditched white collar employment for 100 hectares of pristine farmland in Bahi. 

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