The Agriculture ministry has allocated Sh272 million for countering Covid-19 effects that were felt in 2020. The ministry’s representative, Ms Daines Philip, made the statement yesterday when making a presentation during a workshop on the effects of Covid-19 on farming and food security in the systems of food production, distribution... Read More

Morogoro, 5th May 2021. Smallholder farmers across the East African Community (EAC) partner states have expressed shock and grief over the passing on of Hon. Mathias Kasamba the representative in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and ex-Chairperson of the Agriculture, Tourism and Natural Resources Committee (ATNR). Hon. Mathias Kasamba... Read More

Tanzania managed to sustain food security during a peak of Covid-19 pandemic by keeping largest stock of food comparing to other countries in Eastern and Southern Africa.  As many countries were hit by shortage of food after they implemented the lockdown, Tanzania had plenty of food in its reserve. During... Read More

The newly elected Chairman of MVIWATA Mr. Apolo Chamwela has urged smallholder farmers in Tanzania to continue upholding MVIWATA’s motto of THE DEFENDER OF THE FARMER IS THE FARMER. He called for strengthened unity and solidarity among smallholder farmers and denounce statements, actions and deceptions that undermine the interests of... Read More

Arusha Smallholder vegetable farmers in Arusha were forced to turn to maize growing as demand fell at the height of Covid-19 fears. Although the situation was not equally rosy for the cereals, they had to contend with lower prices offered by the buyers. “I had to focus on maize cultivation.... Read More