Tanzania plans to sell 650,000 tonnes of maize to Zambia to alleviate a severe food grain shortage caused by drought. This deal could shift Tanzania's agricultural sector from subsistence to commercial farming and offer Zambia affordable maize. The agreement has generated interest among agricultural stakeholders and underscored the need for a dynamic private sector. Tanzanian businesses, currently hindered by poor cashew nut export performance, view the maize deal as a potential economic uplift. However, concerns about logistics and the roles of the National Food Reserve Agency and the Cereals and Other Produce Board in managing the tender have been raised. The Tanzanian agriculture sector is experiencing significant changes, necessitating comprehensive study and stakeholder consultation.