Targeting Fivefold Increase in Cotton Yields to 1,000 Kilogrammes per Acre

TLDR

• MWANZA: THE Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) is targeting a fivefold increase in cotton yields through improved farming technologies and fertiliser use, aiming to raise average production from 200 kilogrammes to 1,000.
• Mr Charles said improved agronomic practices not only increase output but also enhance fibre quality, enabling farmers to secure better returns and strengthening Tanzania’s position in regional and international cotton.