Disaster response and Drought preparedness in Tanzania

A series of droughts in central Tanzania has challenged the food security of rural farmers and reduced the availability of quality seeds and crop varieties, increasing the level of poverty in the region. In response, The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) launched the Disaster Response and Preparedness to Drought project, funded by DFID, to provide the basic stock of quality declared seeds and support the farmers groups. By using seed-based response mechanisms and good agricultural practices, FAO and DFID are enhancing the capacity of farming communities to prepare for and respond to climate variability.