Tanzania: A call for collaborative efforts in reducing production costs for animal feed

Speaking in Dar es Salaam, in September, this year, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega (in the above image) said to reduce the production costs of animal feeds in Tanzania required collective efforts. He said utilizing emerging technologies, fostering innovation, sharing knowledge, forming partnerships, and cultivating an enabling environment were crucial for improving the quality of animal feeds. He also stressed the importance of attracting investments and promoting healthy competition during a workshop organized by the Netherlands Embassy in collaboration with Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) in Dar es Salaam. He said production costs in the country were high compared to neighboring countries and called for increased creativity, utilization of local resources and addressing climate change challenges. With 223 registered feeds mills in Tanzania, only 9 per cent operate at professional level. The Minister appealed for financial support ...