DAR ES SALAAM, June 10 -- TANZANIA could secure new investment in agricultural mechanisation after Italian machinery manufacturer SFOGGIA Company expressed interest in expanding into the country to support the supply and use of modern farming technologies aimed at boosting productivity and food security.

The interest was confirmed during talks held yesterday in Padova between Tanzanian officials and the Italian agri-machinery firm, which produces seed drills, vegetable and cereal planters, seedling transplanters, and mechanical weeders.

Tanzanias Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Gerald Mweli, said the country is seeking stronger partnerships to expand farm mechanisation, improve yields, and strengthen food security th...