Launch of Milk Collection Centers in Kagera Region
Latest Tanzania agriculture news · Launch of Milk Collection Centers in Kagera Region explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · agriculture news · farmers · crops
TLDR
- The government of Tanzania has launched the Kagera Branch of the Cooperative Bank in Bukoba Municipality to support agricultural cooperatives.
- Minister for Livestock Development and Fisheries, Dr. Bashiru Ally, emphasized the need for business and financial experts to assist cooperatives in improving their operations.
- Dr. Ally highlighted that many Cooperative Unions are not functioning according to required standards and urged leaders to avoid engaging in non-profitable businesses.
- The government is inviting local and foreign investment to enhance the agricultural sector, which currently operates below its potential.
- The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries aims to contribute 100 billion US dollars towards achieving a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2050.