Mr. Paulo Baltazar, a retired Livestock Extension Officer and livestock farmer from Tanga Region has expressed his sincere appreciation to the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) through the NANOCOM Project, coordinated by Prof. Gaymary Bakari, for visiting and providing training to 79 livestock farmers engaged primarily in dairy farming in the region.
He stated that the training has strengthened farmers' knowledge and skills in best livestock management practices, particularly on the prevention and control of mastitis, a disease that has been causing significant losses to dairy farmers through reduced milk production.
Mr. Baltazar also commended SUA researchers for developing an innovative treatment for mastitis, noting that the innovation will provide an important solution for livestock farmers by improving animal health and increasing productivity in dairy farming.
Furthermore, he emphasized that collaboration between researchers and livestock farmers is essential in addressing the challenges facing the livestock sector. He encouraged farmers to continue applying the knowledge and technologies provided through such training to improve the efficiency and productivity of their farming activities.
He also called upon the Government to continue strengthening the livestock sector by implementing effective policies that safeguard and promote the interests of livestock farmers, noting that despite their significant contribution to the country's economy and food security the sector often receives inadequate attention.
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