Dar to host sixth Seaweed4Health Conference

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Ambassador Bashiru Ally, is expected to grace the opening of the Sixth Seaweed4Health Conference 2026 scheduled to take place tomorrow in Dar es Salaam.

The conference, which is expected to serve as an important platform for unlocking investment, innovation and sustainable development opportunities in the seaweed sector both locally and globally, will bring together stakeholders from within and outside the country.

Ahead of the official opening, a number of pre-conference activities are already underway, including a special study tour for international delegates to key seaweed production areas across the country.

The tour, sponsored by C-Weed Mwani as the Platinum sponsor, has provided participants with an opportunity to gain first-hand experience of the seaweed value chain and explore investment opportunities within the sector.

The tour began in Kilwa, where delegates visited seaweed farms and learned about production, harvesting, processing and marketing of the crop.

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They later travelled to Mafia Island, visiting seaweed farms in Jibondo and engaging directly with farmers on achievements, challenges and the needs of the sector.

On June 15, 2026, the delegation proceeded to Zanzibar, where they toured seaweed farms and storage facilities, particularly in Pemba, gaining insights into post-harvest handling, including storage, quality control and management before processing or export.

Today, June 16, 2026, the delegates continued their tour in Pemba, witnessing ongoing efforts to increase production and improve the quality of seaweed.