# Tanzania Coffee Sector Pushes Vision 2050

> Coffee producers urged to boost output and youth engagement for Tanzania's 1 trillion dollar economy goal.
- Title: Tanzania Coffee Sector Pushes Vision 2050 · Allafrica
- Summary: Coffee producers urged to boost output and youth engagement for Tanzania's 1 trillion dollar economy goal. Tanzania's coffee sector must increase production…
- Keywords: tanzania, coffee, vision 2050, tanzania coffee board, youth engagement, agricultural research, news, world, politics, Sector, Pushes, Vision
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610190337.html
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:48:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tanzania, coffee, vision 2050, tanzania coffee board, youth engagement, agricultural research, news, world, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Tanzania's coffee sector must increase production, attract youth, and invest in research to support the country's Vision 2050 economic target.