AreaTanzania

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOil palm

Date01/02/2019

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionSet aside the equivalent of USD 4.3 million to promote palm oil cultivation, amid efforts to reduce the country’s dependence on imported edible oil.

NotesReportedly, the Government of Tanzania set aside the equivalent of USD 4.3 million to promote palm oil cultivation amid efforts to reduce the country’s dependence on edible oil imports. Planned support measures include the establishment of a demonstration farm in the Kigoma region.