Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute

Researchers from TARI Dakawa conducted a participatory selection of rice seeds on the 19/06/2023, the aim of which is to provide opportunities for stakeholders including farmers to identify and choose seeds that meet their food, business and climate change needs. The exercise involved 60 stakeholders (15 researchers, two agricultural extension workers and 43 farmers) from Mvomero District, Morogoro. For their part, the farmers are grateful to be involved in the selection processes, the results of which will facilitate access to the best rice seeds they need.

Dr. Jerome Mghase, the Dakawa centre Manager (put on black suit coat) explains about the importance of participatory variety selection and what farmers should expect from the exercise. Credit: Rebecca Mwakapala