Rodents huge threat to agriculture

At about this time last year, the national debt was Sh22.36 trillion. By October, it had surged to nearly Sh27 trillion--a rise of almost Sh5 trillion.

At about this time last year, the national debt was Sh22.36 trillion. By October, it had surged to nearly Sh27 trillion--a rise of almost Sh5 trillion.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.