DODOMA, March 10 -- DODOMA Regional Commissioner Ms Rosemary Senyamule has urged residents to embrace apple farming as part of efforts to strengthen the regions economy through horticulture.

She made the remarks during a recent visit to Chamwino District, where she toured an apple farm managed by youth under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) project at Manchali.

Ms Senyamule said the regional government is committed to promoting fruit farming, particularly apple production, as a new economic opportunity for farmers in Dodoma.

She urged residents to take good care of the apple seedlings that have been distributed to farmers to ensure they grow well and contribute to increased production.

“We want Dodoma residents to fully util...