Advisory for Livestock Keepers to Remain Vigilant Against Diseases
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Advisory for Livestock Keepers to Remain Vigilant Again… explained · updated Aug 22, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- The Ministry of Agriculture has assured the public of adequate food stocks and strategic reserves ahead of the anticipated El Niño weather pattern.
- Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo reported a harvest increase of more than 10 percent compared to the previous agricultural year, resulting in substantial food surpluses.
- Chongolo emphasized the importance of early preparedness to mitigate the impact of heavy rains, drawing lessons from past El Niño cycles.
- Households with surplus grain are urged to store it properly to guard against potential disruptions from extreme weather.
- The government is enhancing the capacity of the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) to manage food stocks and storage effectively.