Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Daniel Chongolo, emphasized the Ministry's commitment to developing the horticulture industry to increase its contribution to the national GDP and foreign exchange earnings, in line with the objectives of the National Development Vision 2050.
NEW MARKETS: COOPERATIVES TO STRENGTHEN PRODUCTION, QUALITY, AND COLLECTIVE SUPPLY
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Deogratius John Ndejembi, today officially opened the International Horticulture and Produce Exhibition, HortiLogistica Africa 2026, at the TGT Grounds in Arusha.
In his speech, the Vice President stated that the Government is continuing with procedures to open new markets for horticultural produce, alongside building farmers' capacity to meet international standards. He also directed TanTrade, in collaboration with various stakeholders including TAHA, to identify the products needed in those markets and the required quality standards in order to guide producers.
Welcoming the Vice President, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Daniel Chongolo, emphasized the Ministry's commitment to developing the horticulture industry to increase its contribution to the national GDP and foreign exchange earnings, in line with the objectives of the National Development Vision 2050.
For cooperative societies, this opportunity underscores the importance of coordinating production based on market demands, collecting produce collectively, and ensuring quality and timely availability of products.
Through the Cooperative Pavilion, the Tanzania Federation of Cooperatives (TFC) is utilizing this exhibition to promote cooperative products, connect them with domestic and international buyers, transporters, investors, and service providers across the value chain.
The business negotiations coordinated by TFC provide an opportunity for cooperatives to understand the types, quantities, and quality standards of produce required in the market, discuss contract farming systems and supply agreements, as well as seek cooperation in storage, packaging, processing, and value addition.
TFC's direction is to help cooperative societies move away from production that does not consider specific market demands and move towards business with production planning, recognized quality, and direct relationships with buyers.
HortiLogistica Africa 2026 is an opportunity to develop these relationships and lay the foundation for profitable agreements and investments for cooperative societies and their members.
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Deogratius John Ndejembi, today officially opened the International Horticulture and Produce Exhibition, HortiLogistica Africa 2026, at the TGT Grounds in Arusha.
In his speech, the Vice President stated that the Government is continuing with procedures to open new markets for horticultural produce, alongside building farmers' capacity to meet international standards. He also directed TanTrade, in collaboration with various stakeholders including TAHA, to identify the products needed in those markets and the required quality standards in order to guide producers.
Welcoming the Vice President, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Daniel Chongolo, emphasized the Ministry's commitment to developing the horticulture industry to increase its contribution to the national GDP and foreign exchange earnings, in line with the objectives of the National Development Vision 2050.
For cooperative societies, this opportunity underscores the importance of coordinating production based on market demands, collecting produce collectively, and ensuring quality and timely availability of products.
Through the Cooperative Pavilion, the Tanzania Federation of Cooperatives (TFC) is utilizing this exhibition to promote cooperative products, connect them with domestic and international buyers, transporters, investors, and service providers across the value chain.
The business negotiations coordinated by TFC provide an opportunity for cooperatives to understand the types, quantities, and quality standards of produce required in the market, discuss contract farming systems and supply agreements, as well as seek cooperation in storage, packaging, processing, and value addition.
TFC's direction is to help cooperative societies move away from production that does not consider specific market demands and move towards business with production planning, recognized quality, and direct relationships with buyers.
HortiLogistica Africa 2026 is an opportunity to develop these relationships and lay the foundation for profitable agreements and investments for cooperative societies and their members.