The Government has commended Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) for its significant contribution to advancing agroecology in Tanzania, particularly through its collaboration with the McKnight Foundation in developing a training curriculum for agricultural extension officers.
The praise was delivered by the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Prof. Peter Msoffe, during the opening of the Annual Tanzania Agroecology Stakeholders Forum held in Morogoro.
He noted that SUA’s efforts are playing a pivotal role in strengthening extension services and enhancing productivity among farmers across the country.
Prof. Msoffe further called for the piloting of the curriculum by involving instructors from Agricultural Training Institutes (MATI), emphasizing that this approach will accelerate the dissemination of agroecological technologies and practices.
In addition, he encouraged the utilization of the Bihawana Farmers Training Centre as a hub for practical, hands on training, aimed at equipping farmers and extension officers with real world skills.
He also underscored the importance of directly engaging farmers through the “Farmer’s Voice” initiative, a platform designed to gather insights, challenges and solutions from grassroots stakeholders.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with research institutions and universities in implementing the National Agroecology Strategy (2023–2030), with the goal of strengthening food and nutrition security while promoting sustainable agricultural systems in Tanzania.
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