Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute

Groundnut growers have been advised to use improved groundnut varieties for increasing yields, productivity and contributing to the economic growth of the country.

The advice was given by Dr. Happy Daudi Research Scientist and National Coordinator of Groundnut Research Program. Dr. Daudi was speaking  to Farmers at Matangini Village in Nachingwea District Council (DC) during a training on groundnut preservation techniques. 

"She advised farmers to invest on groundnuts  production and contribute in reducing  edible oil importation. Speaking on behalf of farmers who attended the training, Ms Diana Konja and Mr. Binasa Chijumba from Matangini Village in Nachingwea District thanked  TARI Naliendele for providing them with improved seeds which have higher yields and are tolerant to disease compared to the local varieties.  

During the training  Dr. Chris Ojiewo AVISA project coordinator from CIMMTY based in Nairobi, Kenya,  was among resource persons.  

"We are doing research to come up with improved groundnut varieties which are  high yielding and resistant to diseases" said Dr. Chris