MOROGORO, May 29 -- AN increase in annual milk production to 4.01 billion litres has raised the dairy sectors contribution to the national income to 2 percent.

Speaking during the official launch of Milk Week in Morogoro yesterday, Tanzania Dairy Board (TDB) registrar Prof George Msalya said the dairy industry is now valued at 3.2tri/-, thanks to substantial investments backed by policy reforms.

As the industry marks this milestone, he noted that the number of households directly engaged in the entire dairy value chain has grown to over 4 million.

The registrar encouraged further investment to enhance the sectors role in the national economy and contribute to poverty alleviation among Tanzanians.

“This sector is inclusive as it ...