Tanzania: ASA provides 8,000 improved oil palm seedlings to farmers in Kagera

Published 2021년 1월 22일

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A campaign to cultivate oil palms was launched in Tanzania in 2018 by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa with the objective of reducing the country's reliance on imported edible oil. The campaign, led by the Agricultural Development Services (ASA), has seen a slight increase in food production despite a slower population growth rate. The oil palm crop is popular among farmers, offering employment opportunities and contributing to food security. However, there is a need for increased education on modern agricultural practices to ensure the success of the crop. The region's climate is suitable for oil palm cultivation, and the new seedlings are more productive and mature faster than traditional ones.

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The exercise, which was launched by Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa in 2018 as a strategic crop with the aim of helping to reduce importation of edible oil into the country. ASA’s Chef Executive Officer, Dr Sophia Kashenge revealed this here yesterday while explaining on the opportunities embedded on the crop such as employment and food security. Dr Kishenge said, there has been a small increase in food by 2 .9 percent compared to population growth which is 3.1 percent. Supervisor of oil palm seedlings preparing group, Nassor Mtengaliki said the seedlings have been shown to be popular with farmers despite their practice of cultivating coffee and bananas. He said the crop has many benefits including oil and soap manufacturing as part of entrepreneurship to have a variety of products derived from palm oil. A resident of Kyakailabwa Julieth Swahi said that in order to benefit and be successful in farming, there is a need to scale up education on modern agronomic practices including ...

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