KAGERA, Jan. 1 -- THE Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Bashiru Ally has urged investors to focus on increased meat production due to a growing demand for meat at domestic and international markets.

He made the remarks on Monday while addressing leaders during his working tour in Kagera region.

Dr Ally explained that Tanzanias per capita consumption of meat is expected to triple by 2030 while an increasing population size, urbanisation and rising income levels across Africa have boosted the demand for meat.

“Current increases in livestock supply will not be able to meet future demand and large-scale investment is needed to provide technical skills and capital to run ranches, feedlots, abattoirs, meat processors and tanneri...