Tanzania sets strategies to increase livestock productivity  as per its Vision 2050 

DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government has pledged to strengthen Tanzania’s livestock sector through improved animal breeds, disease control, water infrastructure and expanded market opportunities as part of efforts to increase productivity and support the country’s Development Vision 2050.

Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Ng’wasi Damas Kamani, said the ministry’s priority is to help livestock keepers produce for the market while improving efficiency across the value chain.

Speaking during the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibitions in Dodoma, Mr Kamani said the government’s agenda is guided by the theme “Know the Market, Increase Productivity, Implement Vision 2050.”

He said the ministry has allocated nearly 400bn/- in the 2026/27 financial year to implement key programmes aimed at transforming the livestock sector.

According to him, priority areas include improving livestock breeds, expanding the availability of livestock dipping facilities, increasing access to water infrastructure, strengthening animal health services and implementing a nationwide livestock vaccination programme.

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Mr Kamani said the ministry is also working to expand domestic and international markets while attracting private sector investment to enhance the sector’s contribution to the national economy.

He noted that this year’s Nanenane Exhibitions have brought together more than 1,200 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products, services and technologies in the agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors, while attracting over 10,000 visitors daily.

The deputy minister said the exhibitions provide an important platform for demonstrating modern livestock production technologies that can help farmers increase productivity and profitability.

He added that the event also creates opportunities for livestock keepers, extension officers and researchers to exchange knowledge and ensure that innovations developed by research institutions are adopted by farmers rather than remaining in laboratories.

“Our goal is to ensure that research findings reach livestock keepers and are translated into practical technologies that improve production and livelihoods,” Mr Kamani said.