Tanzania affirms readiness to deepen agricultural cooperation with Canada

The minister made the statement during talks with a delegation from the Canadian Association of Former Parliamentarians, where he stated that Tanzania is continuing to create a conducive environment for investment and the adoption of modern technologies to enhance agriculture’s contribution to the national economy. ALSO READ: Tanzania tells the globe how strategic reforms brightened its health sector Additionally, the deputy minister said the envisaged cooperation will involve joint agricultural research, exchange of experts and expansion of irrigation schemes, alongside the use of modern machinery to improve efficiency and output. “These efforts will not only increase productivity but also improve the quality and competitiveness of Tanzanian produce in international markets,” he said. The Canadian delegation, led by Yasmin Ratansi, expressed readiness to collaborate with Tanzania, highlighting the role of the International Development Research Centre in supporting agricultural ...