The project, under AGRI-CONNECT Programme, implemented in Mbeya, Songwe and Ruvuma regions has been of great assistance to coffee farmers who have benefited from its cultivation by empowering them on better coffee production and adding its value.
“The aim of the project is to contribute towards sustainable development of the coffee crop in the entire value chain by enhancing farmers’ incomes and is being implemented by VI-Agro forestry institutions including TaCRI, Café Africa Tanzania, Brac Development and ANSAF,” he said.
He said the aim of the project is to reach 24,000 farmers before its expiry whereby they will continue receiving training on better coffee farming practices for farmers in Mbozi, Ileje, Rungwe, Mbeya Mbinga and Nyasa districts.
Mbeya region Administrative Secretary, Saidi Madito commended efforts being done by Café Africa who have been helping farmers by providing them with education on coffee management after harvest.
“Café Africa Project has brought together stakeholders from the coffee Forum from the markets including, small coffee farmers, the government, Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB), private firms and discussed market opportunities, coffee processing and exchange of experiences in order to enhance collaboration,” said Madito.
For his part, the Chairman of Mapendo Cooperative Society in Mbinga District, Ruvuma Region said café Africa has provided every farmer with 500 coffee seedlings for planting in their farms.
He said as for now coffee production in the district has gone up, saying he can harvest more than 40 bags and earn 10m/- each year.
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