Bunge committee invites views on GGGI agreement

DODOMA: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water and Environment has invited stakeholders to submit their views on the Agreement on the Establishment of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).

According to a statement issued yesterday by the Public Communication and Education Unit of the Office of Parliament, the committee will hold a public hearing on the agreement on Saturday, starting at 12:00 noon at the Philip Marmo Hall, within Parliament premises in Dodoma.

The hearing will be conducted in line with Rule 111(2) of the Parliamentary Standing Orders, 2025, which provides for public participation in the consideration of matters before Parliament.

The committee has urged all interested stakeholders to attend the session and present their views before the agreement proceeds to the next stage.

The statement said those unable to attend in person may submit their views by post through the Office of Parliament or via email at cnd@bunge.go.tz and kamati@bunge.go.tz.

The statement added that the agreement can be downloaded from the Parliament website.

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GGGI agreement establishes the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) as an international organization headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

The GGGI aims to promote sustainable development in developing and emerging countries by fostering green growth, balancing economic advancement with environmental sustainability.

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Tanzania’s poultry sector set for technology-driven growth

By DAILY NEWS Reporter

TANZANIA’S poultry sector is poised for further growth as local and international players prepare for a roundtable forum in October to discuss practical ways of boosting production through technology, skills development, innovation and strategic partnerships.

The forum comes as the country implements the National Poultry Sector Development Strategy (NPSDS), aimed at improving the performance of the white meat and egg sub-sector.

The meeting will bring together key stakeholders to explore expansion of modern poultry production and improve access to quality technologies, training and knowledge for farmers and agribusinesses.

The initiative is supported by a partnership between Dar es Salaam-based SAB Investments and Dutch firms promoting modern, data-driven poultry and livestock production.

During this year’s Nanenane agricultural exhibition, partners showcased technologies and solutions designed to help farmers improve production, feed management and business performance.

Speaking on the sidelines of the exhibition, SAB Investments Managing Director Ms Saida Bwanaheri said the animal feed sector requires greater investment in quality training, digital solutions and strategic partnerships to accelerate transformation of the livestock industry.

She said the sector has recorded notable growth over the past three to five years, driven by rising demand for quality livestock products, expansion of commercial farming and increased awareness of animal nutrition.

Among technologies supporting this transformation is an animal feed scanner that enables rapid analysis of feed ingredients and finished products.

“The technology has enabled rapid, reliable and data-driven analysis, improving product consistency, reducing reliance on lengthy laboratory testing and strengthening decision-making in procurement and production,” she said.

She added that the innovation has boosted customer confidence, reduced quality risks and strengthened competitiveness in the livestock feed market.

The company has also benefited from capacity-building programmes supported by Dutch firm AgroCares, focusing on Near Infrared (NIR) feed scanner technology, feed quality analysis, data interpretation and quality assurance.

“These programmes have strengthened our technical capacity and improved precision feed management, enabling better formulations, reduced risks and evidence-based decisions that enhance productivity and profitability,” she said.

AgroCares Business Development Manager for Africa Ms Mukami Gitau said the company works in Tanzania through SAB Investments, which provides local expertise and supports application of feed-testing technologies.

The partnership has helped address challenges linked to variations in raw material quality by enabling rapid on-site testing before production, reducing losses, improving efficiency and strengthening quality assurance across the value chain.

Ms Gitau said the experience highlights the importance of combining quality inputs, knowledge and appropriate technologies to build a sustainable livestock sector.

“To unlock the full economic potential of Tanzania’s livestock sector, stronger collaboration between government, private sector, development partners and farmers is essential,” she said.

The partnership also supports farmer training, technology demonstrations and awareness campaigns on poultry nutrition, flock health, biosecurity, farm management and sustainable production, particularly benefiting women and youth engaged in poultry farming.

Meanwhile, the sector continues to show strong potential as population growth, urbanisation and rising demand for affordable animal protein drive increased consumption of poultry products.

A Dutch livestock nutrition firm, Koudijs Tanzania has expanded its distribution network across key regions while strengthening technical support to farmers. It has also developed the Poultry Coach application, which helps farmers monitor flock performance and make data-driven decisions.

Ms Gitau said sustained investment in innovation, farmer capacity building, quality assurance and extension services will be key to building a resilient and productive livestock sector.

“By working together, we can improve food security, create jobs, empower women and youth and strengthen agriculture,” she said.