- Tanzania fertiliser subsidy programme a big boost for the agriculture sector.
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Tanzania’s fertiliser subsidy programme is evolving into a vital cog in driving the country’s quest for agricultural transformation and national development. Widely lauded by stakeholders, the initiative is being credited with unlocking new potential in the sector — improving access to inputs, boosting productivity, and laying the foundation for long-term food security.
A recent nationwide survey by the Tanzania Fertiliser Regulatory Authority (TFRA) underscores the programme’s growing impact. The assessment, which gathered feedback from fertiliser manufacturers, investors, partners, and end-users, aimed to evaluate how well the subsidy scheme is aligning with market needs and delivering sustainable value across the agricultural value chain.
Launched under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Fertiliser Subsidy Programme is a flagship intervention by Tanzania’s sixth-phase government.