Call for Community Involvement in Kilimi Seed Farm Project
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Call for Community Involvement in Kilimi Seed Farm Proj… explained · updated Aug 17, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- The Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Prof. Palamagamba John Kabudi, visited the Kilimi Seed Farm in Nzega, Tabora on October 18, 2023, to assess the implementation of directives from President Samia.
- The project, valued at over 11 billion Tanzanian shillings, has reached 75% completion of its infrastructure.
- Prof. Kabudi praised the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) for effectively managing the project and implementing the President's directives.
- Deputy Minister of Agriculture, David Silinde, stated that the use of irrigation technology at the farm will enable year-round seed production, enhancing the availability of quality seeds for farmers.
- Dr. John Mboya, Regional Administrative Secretary, requested the Regional Secretariat's involvement in project management committees to improve monitoring and timely resolution of challenges.