KILIMANJARO, April 17 -- THE Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) has warned distributors of subsidised fertiliser in the Northern Zone that those who violate distribution procedures risk facing legal action, including being taken to court.

The warning was issued by TFRA Northern Zone Manager, Mr Gothard Liampawe, while addressing the fertiliser situation in Kilimanjaro Region following reports of a shortage of the key farm input.

“There are reports that some unscrupulous subsidised fertiliser agents are violating distribution procedures, including selling at prices outside government guidelines. If we find them, we will take action,” he said, noting that such practices undermine food security.

Mr Liampawe said t...