FAO, World Vegetable Centre join forces to boost food security in Tanzania
12/03/2024
Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has entered into an agreement with the World Vegetable Centre, a global research institution focused on vegetables and fruits, to enhance food security in Tanzania.
Under the agreement signed on yesterday, substantial funding worth $650,000 (Sh1.6 billion) has been allocated to support the centre's initiatives to improve seeds.
The FAO secretary for international agreements and seed genetics conservation, Dr Kent Nnadozie, emphasised the organisation's commitment to promoting and improving vegetable farming in Tanzania and across Africa.
Under the agreement signed on yesterday, substantial funding worth $650,000 (Sh1.6 billion) has been allocated to support the centre's initiatives to improve seeds.
The FAO secretary for international agreements and seed genetics conservation, Dr Kent Nnadozie, emphasised the organisation's commitment to promoting and improving vegetable farming in Tanzania and across Africa.