DODOMA, Feb. 3 -- THE government is finalising procedures to open a new export market for lentils in Malaysia, a move expected to stabilise and boost prices for local farmers.

Deputy Minister for Agriculture David Silinde told the National Assembly on Monday that once approved, the crop will officially enter the Malaysian market, expanding opportunities for Tanzanian growers.

Mr Silinde was responding to a basic question from Itigi MP Yohana Msita (CCM), who sought the governments plan to address the sharp drop in lentil crop prices. He said securing the Malaysian market is part of broader efforts to widen market access and improve farm-gate prices.

“This step will expand trading options and help strengthen prices for farmers,...