DODOMA, May 1 -- NATIONAL Assembly has approved a 1.105tri/- budget for the Ministry of Agriculture for the 2026/27 financial year, setting the stage for nationwide expansion of the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) programme, aimed at tackling youth unemployment through commercial agriculture.

Responding to issues raised by Members of Parliament while contributing to the budget estimates, Agriculture Minister, Mr Daniel Chongolo said the programme is now moving beyond pilot phases to reach youth in councils and constituencies across the country.

He said that the first phase of the rollout will cover 18 councils, including Chemba, Bahi, Kisarawe, Kibaha, Kilolo, Njombe, Manyoni, Musoma, Ikungi, Kaliua, Kakonko, Nkasi, Muleba and Missenyi...