GEITA, Nov. 21 -- IN Kasota, Geita, sunflower farmer and seamstress Monica Kazinza is among a growing group of smallholder farmers whose livelihoods have been strengthened through the support of community development initiatives and cooperative organisations.

A sunflower market assessment conducted by Farm Africa indicates the growing domestic demand for cooking oil at an estimated 500,000 metric tonnes ensuring competitive margins and increased participation of smallholder farmers across the value chain.

According to the World Banks Tanzania Agriculture Expenditure review of 2022, more than 65 per cent of Tanzanians rely on agriculture for income, diversification and value addition are becoming central to rural economic resilience.

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