DODOMA, June 26 -- FARMERS and pastoralists in Dodoma Region have been urged to adopt modern, commercial-oriented practices to increase productivity and income, while reducing conflicts and inefficiencies associated with outdated methods.

The call was made recently by the Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary for Economic and Productive Sectors, Ms Aziza Mumba, during her field tour of Kongwa and Mpwapwa District councils.

The tour was aimed at identifying the regions best-performing farmer and livestock keeper, who will go on to represent the region at zonal and national levels.

Ms Mumba urged farmers to strictly observe good agricultural practices to maximise output even on small plots of land.

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