July 04, 2023
Tanzania: Govt to Tighten Noose On Blast Fishers
THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega has warned fishermen using dynamites to stop the illegal fishing method for it constitutes major threat to small-scale… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Tanzania: US Injects U.S.$5 Million in Support of Agriculture Sector
THE United States government is injecting 5 million US dollars (about 12bn/-) in support of Tanzania's food security. Read more »
Tanzania: Coffee Contribution to GDP Hits U.S.$200 Million
THE coffee sector is currently leading other sectors in the Ministry of Agriculture, contributing over 200 million US dollars (almost 480bn/-) in the country's Gross Domestic… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Tanzania: Food Crop Export Permits Goes Online
FOOD crop export permits will be issued online from July 1st, this year to ease export procedures claimed as cumbersome by exporters, the Minister for Agriculture, Hussein Bashe… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Tanzania: MPs Demand Scrapping Exemption On Imported Crude Palm Oil
MINISTER for Finance and Planning, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has dropped a hint on plans for East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET) on scrapping of imported crude palm… Read more »
June 16, 2023
East Africa: EAC Coffee, Avocado Exports Grow Amid Covid-19 Hiccups
Export of coffee and avocados from the East African Community (EAC) to the Europe Union (EU) have grown by 35 percent and 7 percent respectively from 2018 and 2022. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania to Export 100 Tons of Meat to Egypt
Tanzania will begin to export its meat to Egypt where a total of 100 tonnes is expected to be transported before Eid al Hajj festivals on June 29, this year. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Tanzania: State Eyes Food Security
PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged farmers to reserve their harvests, while outlining measures that the government is taking to maintain the country's food and nutrition… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Tanzania: TBs, Councils Partner in Strengthening Food, Cosmetics Control
TANZANIA Bureau of Standards (TBS) in Lake Zone has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mwanza regional councils to jointly undertake works that previously were under… Read more »
Tanzania: Sunflower Farmers Call for More Education On Quality Seeds
AS the government has significantly increased agriculture budget, sunflower farmers in Southern Highlands regions, particularly Njombe, Mbeya and Songwe have asked the government… Read more »
June 09, 2023
Tanzania: Govt to Assess Trade Obstacles On Bee Products
THE government is working out solutions to various challenges of beekeeping value chain in order to enhance the sector's contribution to the economy. Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar First Lady Urges Improvement in Food Safety
ZANZIBAR First Lady, Ms Maryam Mwinyi, has encouraged community members, manufacturers, importers, and respective authorities to play their part to improve food safety and avoid… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Tanzania: Govt Signs Contract to Purchase, Construct Fishing Vessels
THE government has signed a contract worth 349m/- for implementation of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) project to purchase and construct fishing vessels so… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt On Final Touches to Start School Milk Programme
THE government is finalising a process to embark on a vital exercise for the implementation of the School Milk Programme (SMP), the eagerly-awaited project that focuses on… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Tanzania: Iita Project to Enhance Market Access for Rural Female Farmers
THE International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is currently implementing a project to restore and increase the productivity and profitability of key food and oilseed… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Tanzania: China to Promote Its Tea Culture in Tanzania
THE Dar es Salaam-based China Cultural Centre intends to promote Chinese tea culture in Tanzania through its online media platforms. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Tanzania: Panic As Mysterious Disease Affect Cloves
A mysterious disease is affecting growth of cloves, Zanzibar's major export crop causing panic among farmers in Unguja and Pemba. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Tanzania: Lindi Farmers Eye Commercial Cassava Farming
FARMERS in Lindi Region are planning to start commercial cassava farming by using improved varieties to generate more profit from their farms. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Tanzania: New Cassava Varieties Attract More Farmers
FARMERS in Lindi region plan to embark on cassava farming businesses to generate more profit. Read more »
May 16, 2023
Tanzania: No Killings of Herders, Livestock - Govt
THE government has denied reports of alleged killings of livestock and herders by conservation rangers at Mwanavala village in Mbarali District, Mbeya Region. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Tanzania: Coffee Board to Double Seedling Distribution
TANZANIA Coffee Board (TCB) is targeting to increase coffee production in the northern zone this season by doubling seeds distribution outreach. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Tanzania: High Hopes As Agric Budget Approved
AGRICULTURE stakeholders and economist have expressed satisfaction with the increase of the ministry's budget expressing high expectaions from the financial boost. Read more »
Tanzania: Tz Eyes Vibrant, Robust Potato Eco-System
TANZANIA has agreed with the Netherlands government to establish a joint roadmap towards having a vibrant and robust potato eco-system in the country for sustainable development. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Tanzania: Livestock Tick Death Reduced to 56%
The number of domesticated animals dying from the tick-borne disease has gone down thanks to the government initiative to subsidise pesticides. Read more »
May 01, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzania Horticultural Association Backs Effort in Executing Building a Better Tomorrow Programme
IN a move to heed the government's call, Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) in collaboration with Horti-Tengeru college, has embarked on implementing an ambitious Ministry… Read more »