Tanzania: The Regional Commissioner of Kagera, Fatuma Mwasa, asked the ministry to build banana markets

Published 2024년 10월 16일

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Fatuma Mwasa, the Head of Kagera Region, has called on the Ministry of Agriculture to set up banana markets at the border to boost farmers' income, as Kagera's banana producers currently earn less compared to other crops. She emphasized that border markets would allow farmers to sell directly to foreign markets, countering the undervaluation by current traders. Currently, a 50 kg bunch of bananas sells for Shs 3,000 to 10,000, which is insufficient. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, David Silinde, promised that the government will focus on building banana markets in Kagera's banana-producing areas. He also mentioned that Tanzania has a food surplus, with the agriculture budget having increased significantly, which will enhance agriculture and food exports.

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The Head of Kagera Region, Fatuma Mwasa has asked the Ministry of Agriculture to build markets for banana crops at the border in order to raise the farmers economically. Speaking today, October 16, at the height of the World Food Day celebrations, RC Mwasa said despite the region having a big contribution in producing bananas, the farmer still gets little benefit compared to farmers of other crops. He has said that the border markets will help farmers to expand their scope with foreign markets, including direct access, as traders who go to buy farms lower the value of bananas more. "One bunch of 50 kilograms of bananas sold by farmers in Bukoba, Karagwe, Kyerwa and Muleba is Shs 3,000 to 10,000. This is not right. We have many traders who come from neighboring countries to buy bananas but they cannot meet the farmer. We believe that through our many borders if we will have a market of perennial bananas, farmers will benefit from the price of their crop," said RC Mwasa. Deputy ...

Source: Habarileo