TARI Selian Center given directives to increase wheat production and productivity
- 25th March, 2022 14:17
- By MOSSES.BAYINGA
- News
Hon. Anthony Mavunde, the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, has directed the TARI Selian Center to come up with comprehensive and innovative strategy in developing
The TARI Selian, has a mandate in coordinating wheat research in Tanzania. Currently the wheat production in Tanzania is 100,000 MT and the TARI Selian has key role in minimizing the wheat importation.
To increase production, Hon.Anthony Mavunde directed the TARI Selian Management to allocate enough land for seed production, invest in irrigation infrastructures and fence the seed production areas appropriately.
Ms. Rose Matiko Ubwe, the Acting Center Director thanked the Government for increasing budget in Agricultural Research up to 11.7 Tanzania Billion Shillings for 2021/2022. Also Ms Rose ensured the Deputry Minister that all directives will be implemented accordingly..jpg)
Hon. Anthony Mavunde attentively listening details on seed variety displays
Wheat Varieties Demo plot at TARI Selian Center
Mbayuwayu Wheat Variety