Call for Farmers to Collaborate with Agricultural Experts on Pesticide Use
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Call for Farmers to Collaborate with Agricultural Exper… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- Zanzibar authorities have ordered local farmers to strictly follow expert guidance when using pesticides.
- Minister Anna Athanas Paul warned that improper pesticide use threatens public health and could lock crops out of key commercial markets.
- The minister highlighted that improper chemical application is widespread, posing severe risks to consumers and farmland.
- Farmers are urged to utilize knowledge from training sessions to increase their incomes and improve market access for their produce.
- The training aims to educate farmers on responsible pesticide use and the importance of following established procedures.