DODOMA, April 29 -- THE Tanzanian government has unveiled a sweeping crackdown on the sale of substandard seeds, warning dishonest traders that the law will take its full course as Tanzania intensifies efforts to protect farmers and boost agricultural productivity.

Presenting the Agriculture Ministrys budget estimates in the National Assembly today, April 28,2026, Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo said the sale of poor-quality seeds is “a direct act of sabotage against farmers,” stressing that the government will not tolerate the malpractice.

To counter the challenge, the ministry will, in 2026/27, conduct practical demonstration training for farmers and seed distributors to help them distinguish between genuine certi...