Tanzanian government distributes free avocado seedlings

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has ordered all avocado-growing district councils to set up farms to grow seedlings that will be distributed to growers free of charge. It is hoped that the free distribution of avocado seedlings will inspire and motivate the growers to grow the crop, thereby increasing the yield of the land. Majaliwa provided the guidance when he toured Kuza Africa and Moravian Farming PVT, an avocado farm in Ilolo Village, Rungwe District, this week. Majaliwa: "Avocado is one of the high yield crops and has less cultivation costs compared to others… people should be inspired to expand their businesses bearing in mind that the government will support the cultivation from the preparation to the search for the market." According to allafrica.com, he urged people in avocado-rich areas to start mass farming for better economic status. Reports show that ...