Tanzania, Aug. 3 -- Dodoma. Vice-President, Dr Emmanuel Nchimbi has urged farmers, livestock keepers and fishers across the country to join Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Societies (Amcos) to benefit from the services they offer and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector and the national economy.

Dr Nchimbi made the call on Monday, August 3, 2026, during Cooperative Day celebrations held at the Central Zone Nanenane agricultural exhibitions in Dodoma.

He said cooperatives play a major role in advancing the National Development Vision 2050 by enabling small-scale producers to pool resources, increase productivity, access reliable markets and obtain financial services more easily.

"I encourage farmers, livestock keepers ...