Mwigulu urges use of research to boost productivity, markets and food security
Tanzanian Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba is urging the youth to embrace modern agricultural practices and research to boost national productivity. He highlighted the government's commitment to funding agricultural research and infrastructure to meet the goals of Vision 2050.
Why it matters
Modernizing agriculture is critical for food security and economic growth in developing nations, particularly in addressing youth unemployment.
Morogoro. Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba said Tanzania cannot transform its agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors without investing in research, noting that President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government has allocated substantial funds to support research aimed at increasing productivity, expanding markets and strengthening food security.
Speaking after touring pavilions at the Eastern Zone Nanenane agricultural exhibitions on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Dr Nchemba urged agricultural institutions, including the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (Tari) and Sokoine University of Agriculture (Sua), to invest in research and translate their findings into practical results for the agricultural sector.
He said the agricultural sector had grown rapidly and created more employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
However, he urged young Tanzanians to participate fully in the sector and abandon the perception that agriculture is an occupation for older people.
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