eGA drives digital farming
DODOMA: MORE than 6,000 cooperative societies have been digitised under the Electronic Government Authority’s (eGA) online management platform, boosting transparency, strengthening oversight and improving service delivery in Tanzania’s agriculture sector.
The authority said the digital transformation is also providing government with reliable planning data, enhancing accountability in agricultural marketing and enabling farmers to access faster and more efficient services.
Speaking to journalists over the weekend at the ongoing Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma eGA Communications Manager, Ms Subira Kaswaga, said the authority is using the exhibition to showcase how integrated government digital systems are accelerating agricultural development.
She said eGA is mandated to coordinate the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across public institutions to ensure government services are delivered efficiently through digital platforms.
“Although Nanenane focuses on agriculture, eGA plays a significant role in enabling the sector to embrace modern technology that improves productivity and service delivery,” she said.
Ms Kaswaga said eGA, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, developed the M-Kilimo system, which enables the government to maintain comprehensive farmer records, manage institutions under the ministry and streamline the issuance of agricultural permits.
She said the system provides accurate, realtime data that supports policy formulation, planning and effective monitoring of agricultural activities.
The authority has also partnered with the Cooperative Development Commission to establish the MUVU Cooperative Management System, which has digitised the operations of cooperative societies nationwide.
Through the platform, farmers can monitor produce delivered to cooperatives, track sales and verify payments due to them, significantly improving transparency and accountability.
“So far, more than 6,000 cooperative societies have been registered under the MUVU system, strengthening oversight while reducing revenue leakages,” Ms Kaswaga said.
She added that eGA has also developed the Fertiliser Information System (FIS) in collaboration with the Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) to monitor fertiliser manufacturers, importers and distributors while ensuring compliance with indicative prices.
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According to her, the system enables the government to monitor fertiliser markets in real time and ensure farmers access agricultural inputs at regulated and affordable prices.
Ms Kaswaga said agricultural institutions are also benefiting from other government digital platforms, including the Government Mailing System (GMS) and e-Office, which have strengthened official communication and electronic document management.
She encouraged visitors to the Nanenane exhibition to visit the eGA pavilion and learn more about the digital systems supporting agriculture and other public services.
“The government remains committed to building a fully digital government, and eGA will continue working with various sectors to ensure citizens receive modern, efficient and accessible public services,” she said.
