Dodoma.The Government of Tanzania has officially launched the Tanzania Seed Sector Development Strategy and the Investment Plan, establishing a national roadmap for transforming the country’s seed sector through 2030.
The launch took place during the Tanzania Seed Sector Stakeholders Forum in Dodoma, which brought together more than 500 participants from across the country, including representatives from the Ministry of Agriculture, Members of Parliament, the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA), the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), the Tanzania Seed Trade Association (TASTA), AGRA, development partners, financial institutions, farmer organizations, private sector, and research organizations.
Developed under the leadership of the Ministry of Agriculture, through extensive stakeholder consultations, the strategy provides a shared framework to strengthen seed availability, accessibility, quality assurance, and the enabling environment for investment, innovation, and private-sector participation.
Hon. David Silinde, Deputy Minister for Agriculture, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening seed production, distribution, and quality control systems.
