Projected Income Generation of TZS 150 Billion for Sugarcane Farmers

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• Stanley said Kilombero Sugar expects to work closely with outgrower farmers who are projected to supply approximately 1.5 million tonnes of sugarcane, with the crop expected to generate more than TZS 150 billion in.
• He said the impact of K4 extends beyond sugar production, noting that the investment also has the potential to increase electricity generation from sugarcane by-products, contributing to Tanzania’s energy supply and.
• DODOMA: TANZANIANS, particularly farmers, have been urged to take advantage of opportunities emerging from investments in the sugar industry by actively participating in sugarcane farming and related value-chain.
• He said the investment is expected to deliver a significant boost to sugar production while creating greater opportunities for sugarcane farmers, businesses, employees and communities across the wider value chain.
• Beyond increasing sugar output, it is creating greater opportunities for sugarcane farmers, employment, businesses and communities across the wider value chain,” said Byemelwa.