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Economic Opportunities for Farmers in Dodoma through Apple Cultivation

Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Economic Opportunities for Farmers in Dodoma through Ap… explained · updated Aug 7, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops

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  • The Deputy Minister of the Office of the Prime Minister, Prof. Tumaini Nagu, praised the Dodoma Regional Office for educating citizens about economic opportunities, particularly in agriculture.
  • Prof. Nagu highlighted that apple cultivation could be a significant agricultural opportunity for the people of Dodoma, with ongoing research to identify suitable apple varieties for the region.
  • Education on production, usage, and value addition of apples is essential for helping farmers view agriculture as a business and to increase production and income.
  • Assistant Secretary for Economic and Production Sectors, Bi. Aziza Mumba, stated that one acre can accommodate approximately 150 apple trees, with each tree potentially generating significant income.
  • A single apple tree can yield up to 100,000 Tanzanian Shillings, and with 450 trees, a farmer could earn around 45 million Tanzanian Shillings.

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Prof. Nagu amesema zao la tofaa linaweza kuwa miongoni mwa fursa muhimu za kilimo kwa wananchi wa Dodoma, huku utafiti ukiendelea kubaini aina zinazoweza kustawi vizuri katika mazingira ya Mkoa huu.

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