Govt plans forest products market

The Tanzanian government is planning to establish a dedicated forest products market to eliminate middlemen and increase profits for local farmers. The initiative is being coordinated by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism alongside the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Why it matters
Direct market access for farmers is a critical step in improving rural livelihoods and economic development in Tanzania.
DODOMA: The government is in the move to set up a dedicated forest products market to cut out middlemen and improve earnings for farmers and communities.
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