Tanzania: TARI’s grape farming campaign pulled back

Published 2022년 1월 14일

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The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) is facing challenges in expanding grape farming due to the lack of vine processing facilities outside Dodoma. The institute has identified the need for simple processing facilities to crush and press grapes, as farmers are finding it difficult to transport raw grapes and maintain their freshness. Currently, TARI is focusing on maximizing winegrowing in the Dodoma region before expanding to other suitable areas. The institute is also conducting training for local government leaders on good agricultural practices for grape production and is encouraging investors to set up small grape processing factories in Dodoma.

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TANZANIA Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) campaign to expand grapes farming is being backpedalled by lack of vine processing facilities outside Dodoma. The institute said the farmers need simple grape processing facilities for crushing and pressing the fruits into watery form for easy handling, instead of transporting them raw. For instance, farmers from Kibaigwa and Mpwapwa failed to secure bulk buyers due to logistics challenge to transport and maintain the grapes freshness until they reach at the processing facilities in Dodoma. TARI’s Makutupora Centre Director, Dr Cornel Massawe, said they are facing an uphill task to encourage farmers to cultivate grapes in areas where there are no processing plant. “The grape processing factories are in Dodoma [city]. We want all Dodoma to grow grapes and then move to another region,” Dr Massawe told ‘Daily News’ on Thursday. Due to the challenge TARI now concentrates on maximising winegrowing (viticulture) in Dodoma region before ...

Source: Dailynews