Tanzania, Sweden sign agreement to tackle pesticide risks

Arusha. The government of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swedish Chemicals Agency (KEMI) to address the adverse effects of pesticides on human health, animals, and the environment.

Speaking during the signing ceremony here, TPHPA director general, Prof Joseph Ndunguru, said the agreement focuses on promoting research into biological alternatives to reduce pesticide resistance and chemical use in agriculture.