AreaUnited Republic of Tanzania

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityOilseeds

Date01/08/2021

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development measures

DescriptionRenewed its efforts to promote domestic oilseed production (especially sunflower seed), with a view to reducing the country’s dependence on edible oil imports. New initiatives focused on i) investments in quality seed research; and ii) government-backed contract farming, comprising the provision of improved seeds, fertilizer and extension services.