Lindi. More than 8,000 farmers have been reached through initiatives promoting the use of indigenous seeds, as Tanzania steps up efforts to preserve traditional crops, improve food security and build resilience against climate challenges.
The programme has so far conserved more than 13 indigenous seed varieties in seed banks and distributed over 100,000 seedlings to farmers.
Speaking on Thursday, August 6, 2026, Deputy Minister for Agriculture David Silinde said indigenous seeds remain an important asset in Tanzania’s agricultural development because of their ability to adapt to different environments and withstand some climate-related challenges.
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