Agro-firm provides free fertiliser to farmers in Tanzania
September, 07th 2020
In the plan the production of rice and maize crops will increase as well as ensuring small farmers of food security and their economic wellbeing.
Launching the plan in Nzega District in Tabora Region, the Regional Commissioner Dr Philemon Sengati praised YARA for coming up with the plan.
He said: "12,500 tons of YaraMila Cereal fertilizer valued at 16.5bn you have set aside to assist farmers in the country including those in Tabora Region is huge and will contribute a lot in the farming sector.”
He said the company has been a good development stakeholder in the farming sector in his region hence he will work together with it to ensure small and middle level farmers benefit.
Deputy Minister for Agriculture Hussein Bashe said the government to build a friendly environment for service providers in agriculture to enable them to do their activities without hindrances including extension services, expertise and supervising Tanzania farmers to strengthen the sector.
He called on farmers in Tabora Region to continue registering themselves in the plan to benefit from free fertilizer and warned of stern measures against those who will be found to be selling the fertilizer.
YARA Tanzania Managing Director Winstone Odhiambo said the plan aims to increase rice and maize production and ensure the country’s food security.
He said under the plan a farmer should register via *149*46*16# and that Voters or National ID will be required.
Source: arabnews.com