Iringa District Commissioner Kheri James (3rd-L)pictured at the weekend presenting agricultural equipment worth over 100m/-to one of 75 youths engaged in the implementation of Feed the Future Tanzania project .It was support meant to help them Diversify and improve their farm and livestock Development activities
By Matukio Daima media
A Total of 75 youth in Iringa Region have been empowered with agricultural, livestock, and processing equipment worth 100m/-, thanks to the Feed the Future Tanzania project in collaboration with Agriedo Hub.
The initiative, aimed at boosting the capacity of young people in the agricultural value chain, is set to reach 200 youth by January 2025.
Mshindi Isaya, project manager for Feed the Future Tanzania, emphasised that the project's primary goal is to support youth under 35 by providing them with access to modern farming tools, markets, and financial services.
"Our focus is to link youth with financial institutions and market opportunities to enable them to engage in productive farming and reduce unemployment," Isaya said.
Each participant in the project contributed 300,000/- towards the cost of the equipment, with the project covering the remaining 700,000/-. The collaborative effort has enabled the youth to receive equipment valued at one million shillings per person, enhancing their ability to start or expand agricultural businesses.
Charles Masasi, project coordinator for Agriedo Hub, explained that the initiative was designed to address key challenges such as lack of capital and distrust towards financial institutions.
He noted that the equipment provided would help the youth
engage in efficient agricultural activities, boosting productivity in the region.
Iringa District Commissioner Kheri James praised the project, recognising the positive impact it will have on local youth.
"This new technology will empower youth to engage in modern farming and livestock activities, creating jobs and boosting the economy of Iringa Region," he said, urging beneficiaries to maintain the equipment for long-term success.
Hadija Jabiri, a representative from Agriedo Hub, added that the centre aims to connect young farmers in the Southern Highlands with markets, funding, and business education.
She highlighted the youth's commitment, with 30 percent of
the equipment cost contributed by them, demonstrating their investment in the project.
The Ministry of Agriculture through the Jenga Kesho Iliyobora programme, has also been working to address barriers like access to land and capital, enabling youth to engage in agribusiness with greater ease.
Vumilia Zikankuba, representative from the Ministry of Agriculture, emphasized the government's dedication supporting youth in agriculture. to
Ayoub Kaguo, a vegetable farmera from Mufindi expressed gratitude for receiving an irrigation machine,c which he had long desired but could not afford. DELL
"This machine will improve my productivity and make irrigation work much easier," he said.
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