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Cassava production in Tanzania to remain afloat following the success of an AI app for early detection of diseases

TANZANIA – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has praised the success of using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform to detect cassava pests and prone diseases as the country bets on increasing production. Dubbed the ‘NuruAI’, the software can recognize diseases like cassava mosaic, cassava brown streak, and any damage by red and green mites, as well as provide…

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WorldVeg, IFDC join forces to revolutionize crop research, nutrition in Tanzania

TANZANIA – The World Vegetable Centre (WorldVeg) and the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) have inked a five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Tanzania in a significant stride towards agricultural transformation and food security. The agreement, signed during the recent Africa Food Systems Forum, heralds a collaborative effort to advance research in crop production and fertiliser usage, with a primary…

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Tanzanian researchers to develop ChatGPT-powered chatbot for early detection of diseases in maize farms

TANZANIA – The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has funded researchers at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (Sua) with US$100,000 (Sh245 million) to develop a Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT)-powered Swahili chatbot for early detection of diseases in maize farms. Ms. Theofrida Maginga, a Sua assistant lecturer currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Internet of Things with a specialization in Embedded…

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Tanzania Bureau of Standards receives prestigious African Regulator of the Year Award

TANZANIA – The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has been awarded the prestigious title of African Regulator of the Year, a resounding testament to its unwavering commitment to quality infrastructure and public health safeguards. The recognition was bestowed upon TBS at the 13th African Business Leadership Awards (ABLA), a highlight of the 8th ALM Africa Summit held on July 11,…

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Tanzania Bureau of Standards offers free product certification to empower SMEs

TANZANIA – In a bid to empower Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has extended a generous offer: free product certification.  The initiative has already benefited more than 600 SMEs, and TBS is calling upon others to seize this opportunity to enhance their market presence. TBS highlighted that the certification process comes at…

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Tanzanian cashew nut farmers urged to use proper pesticides for global competitiveness

TANZANIA – Tanzanian cashew nut farmers have received a crucial piece of advice that could potentially transform their industry – the importance of using the right pesticides.  Dr. Wilson Nene, the Coordinator of Research and Innovation at Naliendele Centre of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), emphasized the significance of this during the Nanenane International Exhibition held at the John…

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Tanzania intensifies fight against aflatoxin

TANZANIA – The government through Tanzania Initiatives for Preventing Aflatoxin Contamination (TANIPAC) project is implementing the construction of modern silos, warehouses, and laboratories as the country makes significant strides in the fight against aflatoxin in food crops. Aflatoxins are poisons produced by certain fungi that are found on crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree nuts. It is…

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Tanzania, Netherlands forge e-certification alliance digitalizing horticultural trade

TANZANIA – The governments of Tanzania and the Netherlands have recently sealed a pivotal partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to overhaul Tanzania’s horticultural sector by ushering in electronic certification processes for sanitary and phytosanitary procedures. At the heart of this joint initiative is the transformation of the cumbersome and time-consuming paper-based certification process…

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Tanzania signs pact to enhance adoption of e-phytosanitary certification system

TANZANIA – Tanzania has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands to enhance electronic certification processes for the sanitary and phytosanitary procedures in the country’s thriving horticultural sector. The implementation of the MoU will be facilitated by the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticide Authority (TPHPA) and the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), with the support…

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Tanzania Bureau of Standards promotes quality production, standards awareness

TANZANIA – Following a study that revealed a lack of knowledge regarding standardization, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has committed to raising awareness about quality production among food processors and manufacturers to prevent health issues in society. Dr. Yusuf Ngenya, Director General of TBS, revealed that TBS has pledged to continue providing awareness through training sessions, particularly for manufacturers…

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