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Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute
About TARI Mikocheni
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute -Mikocheni (TARI-Mikocheni) is one of the 17 research centres under TARI. It was established in March 1996 as a measure to sustain and institutionalize coconut research and development activities conducted by the then National Coconut Development Programme (NCDP). The NCDP was established by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in the fiscal year 1979/80 with the aim of promoting coconut production and utilization in the country. The program covered the whole coastal belt of Tanzania and the Island of Zanzibar.
TARI-Mikocheni has two mandates, namely…
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TARI Mikocheni Virgin Coconut Oil Product
Mr. Deogratius Mark (second left), Researcher from TARI Mikocheni shows guests from Germany on how to identify various diseases on cassava crop and how to control them for example Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD).
Dr. Leena Tripathi (Second left), IITA Director - East African Hub hands over one generator to Dr. Fred Tairo (Second right), Center Manager - TARI Mikocheni.
TARI Mikocheni through FRESH-WP2 Project establishes demonstration plots for different vegetables at Bagamoyo, Mkuranga, Kigamboni and Ilala districts for the purpose of disseminating technologies (Improved seeds and Good Agronomic Practices) to the farmers
Dr. Fred Tairo (right), TARI Mikocheni Center Manager when giving a briefly on Coconut Farming Status during Farmer Field Day (FFD) before welcoming Dr. Geradina Mzena, Director for Technology Transfer and Partnership from TARI Headquarters.
Guest of honour, Hon. Khadija Nassir (Right), Mkuranga District Commissioner when giving out her speech during Farmer Field Day (FFD) held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga Sub-station in Mkuranga District
A group of farmers who managed to participate Farmer Field Day (FFD) held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga Sub-station in Mkuranga District
Christina Kidulile (with mic), researcher from TARI Mikocheni when explaining on Tissue Culture Technology to Hon. Khadija Nassir (Left), Mkuranga District Commissioner during Farmer Field Day (FFD)
Mr. Emmanuel Mrema (Fourth left), researcher from TARI Mikocheni explaining to Hon. Khadija Nassir (Right), Mkuranga District Commissioner when visited the coconut seed farm during Farmer Field Day (FFD) held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga sub-station.
Dr. Fred Tairo (Third from left), TARI Mikocheni Center Manager explaining to Dr. Thomas Bwana (Second from left), Director General - Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) on different products including Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and other products made from coconuts.
Dr. Thomas Bwana (Third from left), Director General - Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) and other staffs group photo when visited TARI Pavilion during Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) 2024
Hon. Dr. Batilda Burian (Right), Tanga Regional Commissioner participation during coconut seedlings distribution exercise to farmers on 4 April, 2025 at Muheza district in Tanga region.
Hon. Dr. Batilda Burian, Tanga Regional Commissioner planting coconut seedling as a sign of launching officially the exercise of distributing coconut seedlings to farmers on 4 April, 2025 at Muheza district in Tanga region.
Eng. Zuhura Rashidi (In red), DAS - Ruangwa DC and Some coconut seedlings beneficiaries group photo after coconut seedlings distribution exercise on 8 April, 2025 at Ruangwa district in Lindi region.
Group of farmers from Mtwara rural DC waiting for coconut seedlings distribution exercise near coconut nursery established by TARI Mikocheni in collaboration with Mtwara rural DC on 14 April, 2025 in Mtwara region.
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