Tanzania, IFAD review the AFDP project’s achievement, shift focus to maximizing results
Tanzania and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reviewing the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Programme (AFDP) to optimize results for its final 18 months. The program has successfully improved seed production and agricultural infrastructure.
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DODOMA: TANZANIA and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) are reviewing progress made under the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Programme (AFDP), with the focus now shifting to maximising results during the programme’s remaining 18 months.
The discussions were held in Dodoma on Tuesday when IFAD Tanzania Resident Representative Sakphouseth Meng met Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Eng Athumani Kilundumya, to assess the programme’s achievements and map out priorities for the remaining implementation period.
Speaking at the meeting, Eng Kilundumya said AFDP has made significant contributions to seed development, agricultural infrastructure and training for farmers and agro-input suppliers, with about 800 input suppliers receiving training on the proper use of improved seeds.
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