Tanzania, June 19 -- Dodoma. Tanzania and Turkiye have agreed to deepen cooperation in the agriculture sector, with a strong focus on boosting productivity and reducing post-harvest losses through improved infrastructure and value addition.

The partnership will support the implementation of key agricultural development initiatives, including the expansion and upgrading of irrigation systems aimed at reducing reliance on rain-fed agriculture.

This was said on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Dodoma by Minister for Agriculture Daniel Chongolo during talks with Turkiye's Ambassador to Tanzania, Bekir Gezer.

Mr Chongolo said the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) seeks to enhance agricultural cooperation, strengthen farmers' economic part...