During the closure and reflection workshop in Dodoma, AMDT recognized 11 key partner projects for their collaborative efforts in advancing agricultural development in Tanzania. The event was graced by the Guest of Honor, Mwajabu Abdallah Nyamkomora, Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary for Industry, Trade, and Investment in Dodoma Region. Key lessons were shared, focusing on:
- Financial Management: Enhancing the management of project funds for Market Facilitators (MFs) and Market Actors (MAs).
- Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA): Promoting the use of irrigation systems for Early Generation Seed (EGS), Quality Declared Seed (QDS), certified seed production, and grains to mitigate the effects of climate change.
- Access to Finance: Creating linkages for farmers to access credit and financial resources, increasing productivity.
- Adoption of Local Technology for Pigeon Peas: Supporting local technology for processing pigeon peas and adding value through stakeholder engagement.
- Strengthening Public-Private Partnerships: Facilitating collaboration for sunflower seed multiplication to improve accessibility and affordability for small-scale farmers.
- Market Linkages: Connecting smallholders with market actors to enhance the sustainability of the agricultural value chain.
In recognition of their contributions, the following partners were awarded certificates of appreciation:
- Rural and Urban Development Initiatives (RUDI)
- Netherlands Development Organization (SNV)
- Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)
- RIKOLTO
- Building Rural Incomes Through Entrepreneurship (BRiTEN)
- Agricultural Development Denmark Asia (ADDA)
- Food and Agricultural Research Management (FARM Africa)
- Qstek Farming Limited
- Beula Seed Company and Consultancy Limited
- BIVAC
- Agro Tanzania
These partnerships have played a crucial role in advancing AMDT’s mission to bring sustainable transformation to Tanzania’s food systems through innovation and capacity building for smallholder farmers.
