The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA), in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, is set to host a major stakeholders’ conference on horticultural crops in Dar es Salaam from November 12 to 13. The event, which will become an annual fixture, aims to bring together over 400 participants, both local and international, to discuss opportunities, challenges, and strategies for advancing the horticultural sector.
Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized that the conference would play a pivotal role in enhancing collaboration between the government, private sector, and development partners to improve the horticultural industry. He highlighted the sector's significant contribution to the country’s GDP and foreign exchange earnings, stressing its importance as a key income source for farmers. Dr. Jacqueline Nkindi, CEO of TAHA, added that the conference would help empower farmers to adopt modern technologies and access new international markets. Looking ahead, TAHA aims to increase the value of horticultural production by $2 billion between 2030 and 2035.
Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized that the conference would play a pivotal role in enhancing collaboration between the government, private sector, and development partners to improve the horticultural industry. He highlighted the sector's significant contribution to the country’s GDP and foreign exchange earnings, stressing its importance as a key income source for farmers. Dr. Jacqueline Nkindi, CEO of TAHA, added that the conference would help empower farmers to adopt modern technologies and access new international markets. Looking ahead, TAHA aims to increase the value of horticultural production by $2 billion between 2030 and 2035.
