Promotion of Improved Livestock Breeds in Mwanza

TLDR

• Dr Chasama said the demonstration farms will support implementation of Vision 2050 through the livestock sector and will be complemented by outreach programmes targeting farmers in remote areas.
• The Boer genetics account for 55 per cent, Kamorai 30 per cent and 15 per cent from local breeds.
• This combination produces fast-growing goats, with males reaching up to 40 kilogrammes within two to three years, compared to about 17 kilogrammes for local breeds,” he explained.
• Mabuki Research Coordinator, Dr Godfrey Chasama, said during the ongoing Nanenane exhibitions that the initiative aims to enhance productivity by promoting adoption of improved livestock breeds.
• MWANZA: THE Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) Mabuki is set to establish livestock demonstration farms in villages across Mwanza Region to boost modern farming practices and ensure a steady supply of raw.