Tanzania : Kilombero sugarcane farmers’ day kicks off
The Kilombero Sugarcane Farmers’ Day Exhibition kicked off in Morogoro, Tanzania, focusing on equipping local sugarcane farmers with cutting-edge technology to improve productivity. The event highlights precision farming tools, sustainable irrigation, and advanced machinery, all aimed at boosting sugarcane yields and efficiency while reducing environmental impact. Key stakeholders, including Kilombero Sugar and farmer cooperatives, emphasize the importance of modern farming techniques for self-sufficiency.
MOROGORO: THE Kilombero Sugarcane Farmers’ Day Exhibition has officially kicked off, aiming to equip local farmers with cutting-edge technology and innovative practices to boost productivity and efficiency in sugar cane cultivation.
The exhibition started on Thursday with stakeholders from across the sugar industry engaging in discussions on this year’s theme, ‘Empowering Cane Farmers through Technology and Innovation: A Path to Increased Productivity and Sugar Sufficiency.’
The Chairman of the Kilombero Sugarcane Farmers’ Day Exhibition and also the Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager at Kilombero Sugar, Mr Victor Byemelwa, said the aim of the theme is to educate stakeholders and showcase cutting-edge technology.
The exhibition will include a wide range of farming equipment, quality seeds, proper fertiliser usage and various methods for disease and pest control in sugarcane crops.
He emphasised the importance of reflecting on the theme at the start of this year’s exhibition.
“The committee aims to ensure that the exhibition in Kilombero Valley is well-prepared and informative to farmers around the Kilombero valley,” he said.
He said the exhibition will showcase innovations such as precision farming tools, sustainable irrigation systems and advanced machinery, all aimed at increasing yields while minimising environmental impact and operational costs.
The Chairman of Kilombero Joint Enterprises Cooperatives Society, which represents 17 Agricultural Marketing Co-operatives (AMCOS), Mr Bakari Ally Mkangama emphasised during the dialogue, “This dialogue is a significant opportunity for our farmers to discuss all matters related to modern farming techniques.
With the support of partners, we are empowering farmers with the knowledge and technology to improve their yields, work more efficiently and achieve self-sufficiency.”
Kilombero Legislator, Mr Abubakari Assenga expressed his support for the efforts made by the organisers to value the farmers and provide this platform.
He assured stakeholders in the sugar value chain that the government will continue to protect and enhance the industry.
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