Two entities mull drive to support farmers in TZ

The government in Zambia tells large supermarkets to stock more local produce in bid to support country's farmers.

Milk consumption is still very low in our country. Available data shows that on average, every Tanzanian consumes only 42 litres of milk per year, contrary to the World Health Organisation’s recommended amount of 200 litres.

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

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) has donated 11 vehicles to the government of Tanzania in support of the anti-poaching efforts.

Empowerment of cotton farmers has been cited as crucial in the development of an effective contract farming arrangement.

 President John Magufuli’s directive on general cleanliness to mark Tanzania’s Independence Day was yesterday greeted with overwhelming countrywide support. 

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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EALA pledges to support regional farmers' groups
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Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Daniel Kidega has pledged to help the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) consolidate and notch up its participation in the integration process. Speaking over the weekend at the official launch ...
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Female farmers in East Africa need support to compete with male peers - report
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DAR ES SALAAM, Oct 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - T housands of female farmers in Tanzania, Malawi and Uganda could escape a life of poverty if better policies were adopted to bridge a yawning gap in agricultural productivity between women and ...
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