Although growing conditions are often good for corn, the yields are low, averaging about 1.3 metric tons per hectare. Approximately half of all corn produced in Tanzania comes from the Southern Highlands. Small-scale farmers contribute over 80 percent of Tanzania’s total production.
What kind of oil is produced in Tanzania?
Common oil seeds produced in the country include sunflower, sesame, groundnuts, palm oils, etc. Textile and apparel: Tanzania produce abundant cotton but only 20 percent is locally processed.
Which countries export corn to Tanzania?
This is believed to have increased border delays and the cost of cross-border trade with Tanzania’s largest export markets for corn. Neighboring markets include Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
What are the challenges for corn production in Tanzania?
New farms and an efficient fertilizer delivery system led to an expansion of land under cultivation. Post-harvest loss, ineffective extension services delivery systems, unreliable markets, pests, and diseases such as Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) and Fall Army Worm (FAW) persist as challenges for corn production in Tanzania.