DAR ES SALAAM, June 25 -- FOR years, many Tanzanian farmers have struggled with declining soil fertility, rising fertiliser costs and inconsistent crop yields.

While fertiliser remains one of the most important agricultural inputs, experts have often pointed out that using the wrong type of fertiliser on different soils can limit productivity and increase production costs.

Now, a major initiative by the Tanzania Fertiliser Company (TFC) promises to change that narrative.

The state-owned company has announced plans to establish a modern fertiliser blending plant in Tanga Region that will produce fertiliser specifically designed to meet the fertility requirements of soils found in different parts of the country.

The project is expected ...