Support cotton farmers: Chiza

>Regional and district authorities across the Lake Zone regions have responded well to directives given by President Jakaya Kikwete and Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda to supervise  implementation

Mkinga district has announced plans to create a fund to ensure farmers receive agricultural inputs in time and close to their homes.

Two organisations have embarked on a massive campaign aimed at rallying Tanzanian farmers and the public at large towards promoting agriculture.

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Oxfam Tanzania has said that there is a need to empower small-scale farmers in the country to produce enough food.

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The Country Director of Heifer International Dr. Henry Njakoi shakes hand with EU Ambassador to Tanzania H.E Filiberto Sebregondi during the Eco Village grant award ceremony at University of Dar es salaam. Dr. Henry Njakoi ( Right) – Country Director of Heifer Tanzania signs the 1.6 million Euro grant from EU for the Igunga Eco Village project ; Looking on is the EDF Deputy national authorising officer from Ministry of Finance- Mr. Godlove stephen.
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District authorities in Kahama have launched ‘No Investment No Licence’ policy to guide cotton business and enhance cotton farming productivity.

Contract farming will make cotton weighing accurate at buying centres and subsequently improve the crop quality.