Sh1.7tr fertiliser plant mooted

Dar es Salaam. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is seeking the conclusion of tax cases pending in the Court of Appeal since 2002, with companies challenging tax bills amounting to Sh1.7 trillion.

Bio-slurry is the new fertiliser for farmers, thanks to the Tanzania Domestic Biogas Programme (TDBP) under which over 6,000 biodigesters have been constructed across the country.

Minjingu Mines and Fertiliser Limited has once again defended its fertiliser, saying although it has been criticised by some people, they were getting many orders from outside the country.

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Farmers in Mufindi District, Iringa Region have refused to use Minjingu fertiliser claiming that it was not compatible with the type of soil in their district.

Fertiliser dealers play a vital role in the agricultural sector in the country. For those already in the business or intending to do so, it is important to be aware of the requirements of law in relation to the said business.

>The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives to ensure that farmers paid Sh3.1 billion for fertiliser sold to them on credit during the 2012/13 financial year.

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