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Reasons for farmers' poverty explained

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 17 -- LAST week on this page, we had a very engaging dialogue following an essay titled ‘Why are Farmers Poor?. I attempted to highlight a few reasons behind this unfortunate... Read More


Why are Tanzanian farmers poor?

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 10 -- THIS is arguably the onebillion-dollar question. It has been the subject of numerous dialogues, debates and conversations among scholars, politicians and other stakeholders i... Read More


What does 2026 hold for pigeon peas

DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 3 -- EVEN as we are in the foothills of 2026, it is imperative that we try to see through what lies ahead for pigeon peas arguably the most important pulses crop in terms of the va... Read More


Why agricultural productivity must define 2026

DAR ES SALAAM, Dec. 30 -- TO my dear readers of this column, allow me to begin by wishing you a belated Merry Christmas, a season in which we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our mighty Saviour wh... Read More