Tanzania investigates avocado farming challenges

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The Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) is looking into the issues facing Tanzania’s avocado farmers. This project aims to solve challenges and boost incomes for the farmers as well as the entire nation. The Director General of COPRA, Irene Mlola, announced this at a conference together with Njombe Regional Commissioner Anthony Mtaka.

The task force, which includes experts from COPRA and the Ministry of Agriculture, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) as well as the Avocado Smallholder Farmers Association (ASTA) are assessing the issues in the commercialization of avocados in the entire district of production. “This task force is looking at the obstacles to the commercialization of avocado in all the districts of production so that farmers can benefit in full, boost their economy and earn more,” said Mlola.

Mlola demanded regional authorities as well as farmers to join the task force and adhere to instructions from the Extension officers for agriculture. COPRA is determined to ensure farmers are benefited from its activities by overseeing the production the sale of their products via warehouse receipt systems as well as auctions online. Auctions using digital technology aim to ensure an honest price, accurately measured measurement, and guard from fraudulent traders.

COPRA has set up its primary Southern Highlands Zone office at the MATI Uyole campus located in Mbeya in order to service multiple areas, and a second office set to be established in Njombe. Commissar Anthony Mtaka noted the region’s advancements in the avocado industry and pledged cooperation with COPRA. “The Njombe region will continue to work with COPRA so that all farmers get the benefit of the authorities presence,” he stated.

The avocado industry in Tanzania is regarded as an essential export market and has markets that could be found within the European Union and the Middle East. Its prospects for the future are positive, considering the growing worldwide demand and possibilities for growth in production.

Source: IPP Media

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