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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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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
Ms. Vidah Mahava, Researcher and Center Coordinator for Technology Transfer and Partnership from TARI Mikocheni when participated Programme for Dar es Salaam University of Agribusiness and Natural Resources Economics Association (DUANEA) launching event with a theme "Youth Involvement in Agriculture for Economic Development and Sustainability" at UDSM-New Library Conference Hall.
Ms. Margareth Lupembe (Middle), Researcher from TARI Mikocheni when training students from Borigaram Agriculture Technical College during their visit at the center for the purpose of attending practical training on Tissue Culture Technology.
Loading of oil palm DNA samples in gel wells to check the integrate of DNA by gel electrophoresis.
TARI Mikocheni, in cooperation with TARI Kihinga surveys, collected 3075 fresh leaf samples for oil palm in Tabora and Kigoma regions for further analysis in the laboratory.
Two scientists, Mr. Saibal K. De (seated left) and Mr. John Magesh (seated right) from Deejay Company in India when they visited TARI Mikocheni for collaboration mission on Hybrid Coconut Research.
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.
Dr. Geradina Mzena (Right), Director for Technology Transfer and Partnership from TARI Headquarters when giving a briefly on Coconut farming research activities at Mkuranga during Farmer Field Day (FFD) before welcoming Hon. Khadija Nassir, Mkuranga District Commissioner (Guest of honour)
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.
Guest of honour, Hon. Khadija Nassir (Fourth from right) and TARI Mikocheni staffs group photo during Farmer Field Day (FFD) held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga sub-station
Guest of honour, Hon. Khadija Nassir (Fourth from right) and stakeholders group photo during Farmer Field Day (FFD) held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga sub-station
Guest of honour, Hon. Khadija Nassir (Fourth from right) and Farmers representative group photo during Farmer Field Day (FFD) held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga sub-station
Ms. Vidah Mahava (Right), researcher from TARI Mikocheni giving guidance and managing the whole Farmer Field Day (FFD) event held on 11 June, 2024 at Mkuranga sub-station
Mr. Essau Losujaki (with mic), researcher from TARI Mikocheni explaining to farmers on the importance of intercropping coconut with other crops such as mangoes and oranges in relation to insect pest control
Dr. Geradina Mzena (Right), Director for Technology Transfer and Partnership from TARI Headquarter handing over a gift to Hon. Khadija Nassir (Guest of honour), Mkuranga District Commissioner during Farmer Field Day (FFD) at Mkuranga
Afua Omary (Right), researcher from TARI Mikocheni explaining to a farmer on the importance of Tissue Culture Technology during Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) 2024
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
Jackson Rashidi (Right), researcher from TARI Mikocheni explaining to a farmer on coconut planting materials (East African Tall variety) during Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) 2024
Suzana Theonest (Right), researcher from TARI Mikocheni explaining to a farmer on how to process Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and its benefits during Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF) 2024
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