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  • Tanzania: Farmers Pocket Over $1 Million in Cashew Sales

    Posted on :Thursday , 29th December 2016

    Lindi — Cashew nut farmers from five villages in Lindi Region have pocketed 2.6bn/- from Mnolela Primary Society in the region after selling their produce in three auctions this year.

     
    An official of the society, Hassan Kongwa told reporters here yesterday that the farmers earned the money after selling 488 tonnes of raw cashew in the first auction, 120 tonnes . . .

  • East Africa: Storage Management Key to Reduction of Postharvest Losses

    Posted on :Thursday , 29th December 2016

    Smallholder farmers can reduce post-harvest losses and improve income by adopting better storage management practices and technologies.

     
    According to Food and Agriculture Organisations (FAO) about one third of the food produced globally is lost or wasted representing a loss of 1.3 billion tonnes of food per year.
     
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  • East Africa Leads the Way in Post-Harvest Loss Reduction

    Posted on :Thursday , 22nd December 2016

    East Africa Region is expected to hold Postharvest Technology congress next year to address and reduce the level of loss that account for more than 30 per cent of the food produced for human consumption.

     
    The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN), Chief Executive Officer Mr James Shikwati said the first ever 'East Africa Postharvest Technology' congress and challenge . . .

  • Tanzania: Agriculture Sector to Get USD 94 Million Boost

    Posted on :Tuesday , 20th December 2016

    Dar es Salaam — The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a loan of $93.51 million (over Sh200 billion) for on-lending to the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB).

     
    The funding will contribute to supporting Tanzania's agriculture sector and achieving the country's development goals, the African Development Bank (AfDB) sa. . .

  • Tanzania: Indian Businesses Urged to Invest In Agriculture

    Posted on :Monday , 19th December 2016

    Dar es Salaam — Indian business executives have been urged to invest in Tanzania's agriculture.

     
    This was said by Indian High Commissioner Sandeep Arya here yesterday.
     
    He was speaking during an event to promote India's food.
     
    Clove and cashew production have been cited as areas of investment.
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