Tanzania, the leading producer of coconut in Africa, is still reliant on importing edible oil to meet domestic demand. The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI Mikocheni) is urging farmers to cultivate modern varieties and use superior agricultural practices to boost production and income. The institute has developed four improved coconut seed varieties that can yield up to 100 pieces per tree, compared to 15-20 with regular varieties. The government estimates that implementing a strategy to increase production of sunflower and palm oil products could save between 400bn/- to 675bn/- per year by reducing importation of edible oil.