DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 4 -- THE Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) will this August commemorate its 10-year anniversary, celebrating a decade of progress in unlocking finance for smallholder farmers and agribusinesses across the country.

Established in 2015 as a development finance institution, TADB was tasked with bridging the agricultural financing gap and driving sectoral growth.

A decade later, its impact can be seen in expanded credit access, improved crop yields and a broader shift in how banks approach agricultural lending. TADB Managing Director Frank Nyabundege said the bank has strategically supported value chains and enhanced yields through targeted credit and technical assistance.

“This year will be different ...