DODOMA, May 29 -- TANZANIAS push for agricultural self-sufficiency and food security is showing strong progress, with the use of certified improved seeds rising from 50,750 tonnes to 72,031.9 tonnes between the 2021/22 and 2023/24 farming seasons.

The growth is credited to strategic collaboration between the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), the Ministry of Agriculture and various private stakeholders to improve the availability, accessibility, quality control, and utilisation of certified seed varieties nationwide.

Speaking to Daily News, TOSCI Director General Mr Nyasebwa Chimagu said the agency has intensified efforts over the past four years to strengthen the performance of Tanzanias seed sector, aiming to boos...