Mbeya farmers in Tanzania improve yields through better seeds

Published 2023년 6월 14일

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A partnership between AMDT and Highland Seeds Growers LTD, in collaboration with Ilonga Agriculture Research Institute, has seen the distribution of modern seeds and capacity building, leading to increased sunflower seed production and income for local farmers. The partnership has produced 21 tons of seeds and signed a contract to produce 100 tons this year, with three farmers expecting to harvest 50 tons from 140 acres. The farmers have also learned advanced sunflower cultivation techniques and are interesed in contract farming due to assured markets. However, the challenge of low quality seeds remains.

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This has also increased their incomes, through selling sunflower, thanks to a capacity building and modern seeds distribution programme jointly implemented by Agricultural Markets Development Trust (AMDT) and Highland Seeds Growers LTD. Highlands Seeds Growers Limited acting production manager, Elizabeth Mallya said the programme is also implemented by Ilonga Agriculture Research Institute based in Morogoro, which is involved with research and production of basic seeds. "Due to this partnership, we started producing sunflower seeds and giving instructions to farmers," she explained. She noted that, through the partnership, a total of 21 tons of seeds have been produced through the AMDT project by engaging three farmers , of which they sell it the center of Agriculture Seed Agency (ASA). Mallya explained that during this year, they signed a contract to produce 100 tons of sunflower seeds, of which 50 tons will be managed through AMDT project. "We have entered into an agreement with ...

Source: IPPMedia