Cooperatives to carry the subsidised fertiliser burden

Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe speaking to farmers when he visited the ongoing construction of the irrigation scheme at Muhukuru ward, Songea district, Ruvuma region on Sunday. PHOTO | EDWIN MJWAHUZI

What you need to know:

  • While farmers in rural areas struggle to access fertiliser, the minister of agriculture is confident  in the present subsidy system to mitigate challenges