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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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The Director of Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) Dr. Geoffrey Mkamilo welcoming the Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Hon. Andrew Massawe when he paid an officially visit to TARI Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
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The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Hon. Andrew Massawe receiving explanations on the application of biotechnology in boosting production of planting materials for vegetatively grown crop from tissue culturists Ms. Magreth Lupembe and Rose Kaguo when he visited the institute.
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The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Agriculture Hon. Andrew Massawe giving directives to TARI’s Director General to mobilize more resource to coconut research to enable the crop to attain its status as other strategic crops during a meeting with TARI Mikocheni scientists.
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Dr. Fred Tairo, Coordinator describing the attributes of the improved four coconut east African accession on displays which are being promoted by the institute to coconut farming communities to rehabilitate the subsector during his visit to exhibitions displayed by the institute.
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Dr. Fred Tairo Coordinator for research and innovation and biotechnology TARI Mikocheni explaining to PS Ministry of Agriculture and DG TARI the biotech activities conducted by the team on coconut research at the molecular disease diagnostic laboratory at the institute during his visit.
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Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) – Mikocheni Women staff celebrates International Women's Day. This is a group photo taken shortly before their journey to Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium to celebrate International Women's Day which takes place on 08 March each year.
Pineapple project stakeholders after having a meeting of officially launching the project at Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute – Mikocheni center (TARI – Mikocheni).
Researchers from TARI - Mikocheni with farmers and extension officers during Farmer Field Day on 24 March. 2022 Chambezi, an activity coordinated by the African Eggplant SASSA project.
The Guest of Honour, Center Manager of TARI – Mikocheni Dr. Joseph Ndunguru with the participants in a group photo during National Capacity Strengthening in Knowledge Management, Data Capture Guidelines, CCARDESA Themes & Monitoring/Reporting Malabo Commitments Training Workshop held on 28th March, 2022 at Peacock hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Workers from the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Mikocheni Center (TARI-Mikocheni) participate during the regional Worker's Day (1st May, 2022) celebrations held at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam's Temeke area.
Workers from the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, Mikocheni Center (TARI-Mikocheni) procession during regional Worker's Day (1st May, 2022) celebrations held at Uhuru Stadium in Dar es Salaam's Temeke area.
Dr. Geofrey Mkamilo, Director General of TARI (Second from left) in cooperation with Dr. Joseph Ndunguru, Center Manager - TARI Mikocheni (First from left) and Dr. Fred Tairo, Coordinator for Research and Innovation - TARI Mikocheni (Second from right) handing over a total of 300 coconut seedlings to District Executive Director – Mtama district, represented by Ms. Asha Msangi (First from right).
Dr. Joel Meriyo, Director for Research and Innovation - TARI (Right) handing over a total of 100 coconut seedlings to Mr. Edward Mpogolo, District Commissioner – Same district (Left).
Students studying BSc. Aquatic Science and Fisheries at the University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM) when they visited the Mikocheni Agricultural Research Center (TARI Mikocheni).
Students (with lab coats) from different higher learning institutions (universities) in the country complete their Field Practical Training (FPT) held for about one month at TARI Mikocheni.
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 participates Internal Program Review (IPR) Meeting held at TARI Mlingano in Tanga region.
Dr. Fred Tairo (standing left), Researcher and TARI Mikocheni Center Manager presenting his proposal on Ascertaining the Identity of Improved Oil Palm Seedlings (cvs. Tenera) using Genetic finger Printing Technology during IPR Meeting held in October 2022 at TARI Mlingano in Tanga region.
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.
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