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| Monday, 30 January 2012 22:08 |
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Morogoro. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) will achieve the expected results only if there is a better infrastructure to support operations envisaged through the programme. This was said by the director general of Rufiji Basin Development Authority (Rubada), Mr Aloyce Masanja, over the weekend.He noted that availability of a reliable ferry across Kilombero River at Ifakara should be a priority in the government plan for the effective execution of SAGCOT and Kilimo Kwanza. Speaking during a visit to Kilombero River in Morogoro Region, he said even if farmers managed to increase agricultural output, it would be meaningless if there is no reliable ferry to transport crops to the market. “This ferry has been a hurdle for Kilombero valley inhabitants for a while now. What is important is to have a long term plan to solve the problem once and for all,” Mr Masanja said. He added that the permanent solution to the problem would be construction of a bridge across the river. Kilombero Valley falls under the authority of Rubada and is one of the areas to be developed under SAGCOT. “Kilombero is one of the areas lined up to attract investors and therefore availability of a bridge would greatly help in this endeavour,” he said. So far the government, through Rubada, has managed to attract investors at Mngeta rice plantation from which surrounding farmers benefit. To make the dream come true, already Rubada has met several stakeholders, discussed and agreed to work with decision-makers to permanently solve transport problems in the area. Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites           |
