Tanzania Boosts Ecological Farming

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Tanzania strengthened efforts to protect farmers by cracking down on unqualified people posing as extension officers and by expanding support for ecological agriculture. Deputy Minister Jafar Seif stated that authorities will arrest impostors and implement identification and monitoring systems to ensure farmers receive accurate guidance. Deputy Permanent Secretary Stephen Nindi affirmed cooperation with groups such as PELUM Tanzania to advance ecological farming, register traditional seed varieties, and improve resilience, productivity, and rural incomes.