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Tanzania Coffee Sector Pushes Vision 2050
Coffee producers urged to boost output and youth engagement for Tanzania's 1 trillion dollar economy goal.
In brief
Coffee producers urged to boost output and youth engagement for Tanzania's 1 trillion dollar economy goal. Tanzania's coffee sector must increase production, attract youth, and invest in research to support the country's Vision 2050 economic target. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Coffee sector urged
Coffee stakeholders urged to boost production, strengthen trade and invest in research for Tanzania's Vision 2050 goals.
“agriculture remains a pillar of the national economy, with coffee offering significant opportunities to expand production and support economic transformation”
Mnzava's call
Moshi District Commissioner Godfrey Mnzava urged coordinated efforts across coffee value chain to drive growth.
“agriculture remains a pillar of the national economy, with coffee offering significant opportunities to expand production and support economic transformation”
Youth participation
Engaging more young people in coffee farming could expand output and strengthen the industry's future.
“engaging more young people in coffee farming and related activities could help expand output and strengthen the industry's future”
Research progress
Millions of improved coffee seedlings distributed to farmers to boost yields and resist diseases.
“millions of improved arabica and robusta seedlings had been distributed to farmers with varieties intended to deliver higher yields resist diseases and withstand climate-related challenges”
Festival highlights
Kahawa Festival featured barista competitions to showcase young talent and create employment opportunities.
“activities during the festival included barista and coffee cupping competitions which help young participants showcase their skills and gain recognition among institutions operating in the coffee industry”
Exhibitor growth
Festival exhibition attracted over 40 exhibitors this year, up from fewer than 30 in early editions.
“the festival's exhibition had continued to grow attracting more than 40 exhibitors this year compared with fewer than 30 during its early editions”
In short
Tanzania's coffee sector must increase production, attract youth, and invest in research to support the country's Vision 2050 economic target.
