Tanzania meets AGRA in talks on measures it is taking to advance its agriculture
DES MOINES: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has met with AGRA President Alice Ruhweza to outline measures being taken by Tanzania to strengthen agriculture and increase youth participation in the sector. The talks took place on the sidelines of the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue (Borlaug Dialogue) in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Dr Nchemba is … The post Tanzania meets AGRA in talks on measures it is taking to advance its agriculture appeared first on Daily News .
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DES MOINES: PRIME Minister Mwigulu Nchemba has met with AGRA President Alice Ruhweza to outline measures being taken by Tanzania to strengthen agriculture and increase youth participation in the sector.
The talks took place on the sidelines of the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue (Borlaug Dialogue) in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Dr Nchemba is attending the meeting on behalf of President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan.
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Dr Nchemba said the government is increasing investment in irrigation, quality seed production, agricultural research, extension services, warehouses and crop-processing infrastructure.
He added that Tanzania is continuing to address barriers facing young people in agriculture by improving their access to land, providing training and linking them with banks to secure financing for seeds, farming equipment and other agricultural inputs.
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- October 22, 2026
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