Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has a new pitch for locals: grow apples, but listen to the experts. She made the call during a tour of a demonstration farm in Mwegamile Village, Chamwino District, where trials are happening. Senyamule stated only three specific apple varieties can handle the area's climate, warning farmers to follow extension officer guidance strictly, especially in the vulnerable first three years after planting.
The RC framed apples as a strategic economic crop for the region. She pointed out that the harvest window, from November to February, comes when most farmers have little other income. Chamwino District Commissioner Janeth Mayanja backed this up, saying research confirms viability and urging visits to the demo farm for practical tips on irrigation and pest control. Farm manager Godfrey Elisha claimed large-scale cultivation could make Dodoma apples a commercial hit, even for export.
This push is part of a wider plan. Senyamale noted that a recent study found the region's GDP lags behind the national average. She positioned apple farming as one tactic to transform Dodoma from just the administrative capital into a more significant economic hub, aiming to boost both household earnings and the national economy.
The RC framed apples as a strategic economic crop for the region. She pointed out that the harvest window, from November to February, comes when most farmers have little other income. Chamwino District Commissioner Janeth Mayanja backed this up, saying research confirms viability and urging visits to the demo farm for practical tips on irrigation and pest control. Farm manager Godfrey Elisha claimed large-scale cultivation could make Dodoma apples a commercial hit, even for export.
This push is part of a wider plan. Senyamale noted that a recent study found the region's GDP lags behind the national average. She positioned apple farming as one tactic to transform Dodoma from just the administrative capital into a more significant economic hub, aiming to boost both household earnings and the national economy.
