Nane Nane Exhibitions as Educational Platform for Cotton Farmers
Habari mpya za kilimo Tanzania · maelezo ya Nane Nane Exhibitions as Educational Platform for Cotto… · imesasishwa 5 Aug 2026 · habari za kilimo · wakulima · mazao
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- Mr Ntumba said more than 70 per cent of the country’s cotton lint is exported, making it essential to maintain high standards of cleanliness and quality to remain competitive in the global market.
- According to him, the contamination has caused more than 75 per cent of the country’s cotton lint to be sold at discounted prices on the international market.
- He said Tanzanian cotton lint is classified into seven grades: TANG, GANY+1/2, GANY, GANY-1/4, GANY1/2, GANY-3/4 and YIKA.
- Mr Ntumba further said the Nane Nane exhibitions provide an important platform for educating farmers and other stakeholders on the adverse effects of cotton contamination, which directly affects the prices farmers.
- MWANZA: COTTON farmers have been urged to prepare their farms early and adhere to quality standards to produce cotton that meets the requirements of international markets.