Need for Education on Seed Selection and Usage
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Need for Education on Seed Selection and Usage explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- Farmers in Iringa emphasize the importance of using quality seeds to improve agricultural outcomes.
- Agustino Sanga, a rice farmer from Pawaga, highlights the need for farmers to understand the quality and characteristics of the seeds they plant.
- Miriam Ahmed, a farmer from Kilolo District, stresses that access to quality seeds is crucial for increasing production and income.
- Farmers are calling for more education on seed selection and usage, as quality seeds should be accompanied by proper land preparation and the correct use of inputs.
- The Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) plays a vital role in providing quality seeds to help farmers enhance productivity.