DODOMA, Dec. 5 -- RESEARCHERS in the country have been urged to ensure that their scientific findings translate into practical solutions that directly benefit citizens, particularly in tackling land and soil degradation and supporting the restoration of degraded areas.

Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Vice-Presidents Office (Environment), Prof Peter Msoffe, made the call on behalf of Permanent Secretary, Eng Cyprian Luhemeja, during the national commemoration of World Soil Day held on Wednesday at the Nane Nane grounds in Dodoma.

Prof Msoffe said that sustainable farming practices must be at the centre of agricultural research if the country is to protect its soils, boost productivity and safeguard the environment for future generation...