Enhancing Competitiveness of Agricultural Cooperatives through Improved Transport Capacity
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Enhancing Competitiveness of Agricultural Cooperatives… explained · updated Aug 4, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- Speaking during the handover ceremony at the 2026 Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, NBC Head of Small and Medium Enterprises and Agribusiness, Raymond Urassa, said the bank continues to prioritise investment.
- DODOMA: COOPERATIVE unions; TANECU and KACU, are expected to improve the efficiency of collecting and transporting agricultural produce following the acquisition of 15 trucks aimed at addressing transport challenges.
- He said supporting cooperatives with productive assets is part of NBC’s broader strategy to strengthen agricultural value chains and improve access to markets for farmers across the country.
- He commended NBC for its continued collaboration with the cooperative sector, describing the partnership as an important step towards empowering farmers and improving the performance of agricultural cooperatives.