Tanzanian farmers assured of maize market as DRC delegation visits

Officials from the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) with a delegation representing the President of the Republic of Congo during a visit to inspect maize stored in the country ahead of the commencement of purchase procedures. PHOTO | COURTESY

Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian farmers have been assured of a reliable maize market after a delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) inspected the country’s maize stocks and confirmed their quality.

The nine-member team, which arrived on Thursday, 12 March 2026, visited the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) warehouse in Keko, Temeke District, to review storage and handling procedures.