The Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) has highlighted significant policy measures implemented under President Samia Suluhu Hassan's administration, particularly the tax exemptions on technologies for sorting, grading, and packing fruits and vegetables.
Dr Jacqueline Mkindi, the TAHA chief executive officer, told a press conference that the government took up commendable initiatives in providing generous and strategic support to the horticulture sub-sector.
This has effectively propelled the packing capacity by over tenfold, thereby bolstering productivity and ensuring the preservation of produce at an unprecedented rate, she stated.
"The combined impact of these initiatives not only augments storage capabilities but also lays a robust foundation for the sustained growth of the horticultural industry, positioning it as a key player in driving economic development and ensuring food security," Mkindi emphasized.
Source: ippmedia.com