Tanzania’s horticulture seeks stronger global investment, technological partnerships to advance its productivity
ARUSHA: Tanzania’s horticulture sector is seeking stronger international investment and technology partnerships to raise productivity, competitiveness and market opportunities for farmers and businesses along the value chain.
The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) highlighted the investment potential of the sector during separate engagements with Italy’s Ambassador to Tanzania, Giuseppe Sean Coppola, and a delegation of Norwegian Members of Parliament through the Norwegian Parliamentary Delegation–IPU.
During Ambassador Coppola’s visit, TAHA presented investment opportunities across the horticulture sector, while the Italian envoy shared opportunities that could support its development. Discussions included credit facilitation to enable farmers and businesses to access modern machinery and technology, which could improve productivity and efficiency.
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The Norwegian parliamentary delegation, led through its engagement with TAHA CEO Dr Jacqueline Mkindi and joined by TradeMark Africa Country Director, Elibariki Shami, was briefed on TAHA’s work in supporting farmers and strengthening the horticultural value chain.
The delegation also visited a TAHA member who is a farmer and major exporter of French beans and spices, giving them practical insight into the sector’s operations and export potential.
