DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 18 -- RISING farm production will deliver stronger economic returns only if farmers are better connected to commercial markets, finance, infrastructure and reliable buyers, agricultural stakeholders have said.

Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) Chief Executive Officer Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, who is also a member of the Presidential Food and Agriculture Delivery Council, said recently the increased production alone would not be enough to drive sustainable growth and improve farmers incomes.

“Farmers cannot drive agricultural growth on their own. They need to be connected to markets, finance, infrastructure, technology and reliable buyers. Our focus must therefore be on building value chains that all...