07 Nov

Launch of the project of commercial production of horticultural crops in Morogoro region

The launch of the vegetable and horticultural production project was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Adam Malima, the Regional Commissioner of Morogoro, in Lubungo Village on November 7.

The project was funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and managed by the Beyond Farming Collective (BFC), with the SUGECO implementing and operating the project over its three-year period.

The Honorable Adam Malima congratulated SUGECO for implementing the project, that will provide an opportunity for women and youth farmers to grow produce such as onions, bitter cucumbers, and sweet watermelons.

Hon. Adam Malima emphasized that through this project Lubungo Ward should become a center for modern farming education for Tanzanians. He also congratulated CRDB Bank for supporting SUGECO's efforts in this project.

The Director of SUGECO, Mr. Revocatus Kimario, told the gathering that the project of vegetable production for business will provide employment for about 1,800 youths and support the efforts of the government of the United Republic of Tanzania, especially in addressing the employment problem. He added that SUGECO will establish an office in the area, and if possible, infrastructure such as an agricultural school to assist the local community in agricultural activities.

Ms. Grace Mhina, the Impact Manager of BFC, expressed high expectations for the project, stating that the main goal is to strengthen organizations like SUGECO to provide services to their members, particularly in agriculture. She also mentioned that SUGECO has been working with BFC for three years and successfully submitted the proposal to grow and develop the project.

The local community expressed their gratitude to SUGECO for implementing the project in Mvomero District, Lubungo Village, Morogoro Region. They noted that the project could have been implemented in other districts, but it was directed to Mvomero, benefiting the people of Lubungo Village.

The project is expected to continue over a five- year span and benefit many people in Morogoro Region and Tanzania as a whole.