DAR ES SALAAM, July 16 -- THE country fertiliser demand is expected to reach 1.2 million tonnes by mid next year, with regulators moving to strengthen supply chains, build reserves and attract investment into the agricultural inputs market.

The Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) said the country currently has more than 248,000 tonnes of fertiliser in stock, while an additional 313,000 tonnes are expected to enter the market by the end of September.

TFRA Chief Executive Officer Joel Laurent said the authority is targeting availability of more than 1.5 million tonnes of fertiliser to ensure adequate supplies throughout the farming season and support farmers under the government subsidy programme.

“We are preparing earl...