Dar es Salaam, March 24 -- SINGIDA: SUNFLOWER is among 20 key crops included in the countrys Agricultural Transformation Master Plan 2050, aimed at addressing the shortage of edible oil amid growing challenges posed by climate change.

This was revealed recently in Singida by the Ministry of Agricultures Deputy Permanent Secretary for Crop Development and Food Security, Dr Hussein Mohamed Omar, during a meeting with sunflower farmers and processors. He emphasized that the government would continue educating farmers on the better use of improved seeds.

At the meeting, the Deputy PS acknowledged the ongoing challenge of importing cooking oil and wheat.

“Recognizing this challenge, the government has prioritized sunflower as one of t...