DODOMA, June 23 -- THE government plans to distribute 700 tonnes of wheat seed to farmers under a subsidy programme in the 2026/27 financial year as part of efforts to increase domestic production and reduce reliance on costly imports.

Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde, told the National Assembly yesterday that the government also intends to establish specialised wheat seed production centres in large-scale farming schemes to ensure a steady supply of quality seed.

The initiatives form part of a broader strategy to raise national wheat output, reduce dependence on imports and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.

Mr Silinde was responding to a question from Asia Halamga (Hanang — CCM), who sought clarification ...