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Silinde said that, over the past five years, the Ministry has executed 93 agricultural research projects through TARI, resulting in 52 improved seed varieties now available across all regions in Tanzania.
The Tanzanian government has launched a native seed bank to protect rare and endangered species, ensuring their survival for future generations. This facility, housed within the World Vegetable Centre in Arusha, was constructed for 1.2bn/- and can store seeds for up to 99 years.
Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde, said this in Parliament recently while responding to a supplementary question from Special Seats MP Stella Alex on the government’s plans to protect native seeds. He said that one of the core responsibilities of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) is to conduct research on native seeds to enhance productivity and disease resistance, particularly for varieties prone to disease and drought.
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In response to a basic question from House of Representatives MP Ameir Abdalla Ameir on recent agricultural seed research, Mr. Silinde said that, over the past five years, the Ministry has executed 93 agricultural research projects through TARI, resulting in 52 improved seed varieties now available across all regions in Tanzania.
