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Potential for Increased Food Production and Income for Farmers in Dodoma

Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Potential for Increased Food Production and Income for… explained · updated Aug 12, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops

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  • The trial of new sweet potato seeds conducted by the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) has shown significant success in Dodoma.
  • The trial took place in Mayamaya village, Bahi district, on the farm of former Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango.
  • The trial lasted for 104 days, from planting to harvesting, demonstrating that sweet potatoes can thrive in Dodoma's environment.
  • Dr. Mpango encouraged residents of Dodoma to seize the opportunity to cultivate this crop once the research is completed and the seeds are approved for commercial use.
  • TARI plans to continue trials of this crop with smallholder farmers who rely on rain-fed agriculture.

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Mafanikio ya jaribio hilo yanaendelea kuthibitisha uwezo wa Dodoma kuzalisha mazao mbalimbali ya chakula na biashara kupitia utafiti, ubunifu na matumizi ya teknolojia za kisasa za kilimo, hatua inayoweza kuongeza uzalishaji, kipato na fursa za kiuchumi kwa wakulima wa Mkoa wa Dodoma.

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