Tanzania, Aug. 4 -- Dodoma. Contract farming has been identified as a key driver of agricultural transformation, with farmers urged to embrace structured partnerships to improve productivity, secure reliable markets and increase their incomes.

The message emerged during a forum hosted by the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) at its pavilion during the ongoing Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, bringing together farmers, agribusiness players and development partners to discuss ways of strengthening Tanzania's grain and mixed crops value chain.

Experts said contract farming provides farmers with greater certainty by guaranteeing markets for their produce while offering access to quality inputs, technical sup...