MOROGORO, June 2 -- THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the dairy sub-sector to increase its contribution to the national economy.

Speaking in Morogoro yesterday during the climax of National Milk Week celebrations, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Ashatu Kijaji said the government is collaborating with stakeholders to implement key initiatives aimed at improving animal feed availability, pasture cultivation and seed production.

Currently, the dairy sector contributes about 2 per cent to the national economy.

Dr Kijaji revealed that in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, government and private farms collectively produced 222.54 tonnes of pasture seeds, including grasses, legumes and cuttings.

In addition, 14,1...