Stakeholders decry low govt agro

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 ...

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Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

Business Exhibition

04 Aug

Low turnout at Lindi agro

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 ...

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Dec

Agro-inputs delay ‘leads to low cashew production’

Cashew farmers in Nachingwea District, Lindi Region have cited the delay in accessing agro-inputs as one of the major factors leading to decreased production.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Dec

We’ll review agro-taxes, govt pledges

The government has assured farmers that it will review some taxes charged on agriculture to encourage agribusiness development in the country.

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

01 May

Budget plan unrealistic, stakeholders warn govt

Dar es Salaam. Stakeholders have criticised the pre-Budget proposals that Finance Minister Saada Mkuya presented on Wednesday, with some describing the estimates as “business as usual.” She has also come in for criticism for allegedly not involving others in making decisions.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

11 Feb

Agro-sector can produce more

Agriculture is the mainstay of Tanzania’s economy whereby between 70 and 80 per cent of its population depends on the sector which is not only the backbone of the national economy but also a survival tool for majority of its citizens.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Mar

$2m agro-project to be consolidated

Development partners will strengthen a Sh3.2 billion ($2 million) agri-business project for the benefit of small-scale farmers.

 

10 years ago

Friendly Leader

07 Aug

DC wants voters to elect agro

DC wants voters to elect agro-friendly leader
Daily News
TANZANIANS have been reminded to take full advantage of their constitutional rights this year by electing a new president who will promote agriculture and fight for farmers' rights. The message apart from being directed to the general public was ...

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

30 Jan

Call for agro-sector funding

Less than three per cent of funds requested annually for agriculture and livestock sectors in East Africa are availed by the governments, according to a recent report on the constraints affecting the twin sectors.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

18 Nov

UDSM starts Agro-School

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) has launched a College of Agricultural Sciences and Fisheries Technology which has started to offer five degree courses in Agriculture and Fisheries based at its main campus.

 

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