Thanks to a generous gift from a private donor, we now have the funds to help build a cassava seed farm in Uvinza, Kigoma.

This project will clear, plant, and cultivate 40 acres of land for improved cassava seed production, forming the first stage of a four-year programme to develop a 107-acre farm.

Overseen by our local rep Benedicto Hostea, the initiative will help address the shortage of improved cassava seeds in Kigoma Region and support farmer training programmes run by Mboni ya Vijana. This aligns with government agricultural priorities. Benedicto, trained by TARI and certified by TOSCI, is among the few authorised seed producers in the region.

Traditional cassava varieties are often vulnerable to pests, disease, and poor weather, which can lead to food shortages and financial insecurity.

Improved cassava seeds are important because they give farmers a stronger, more reliable harvest. This means families have more food to eat and a surplus they can sell, improving both nutrition and income.

In regions where cassava is a staple crop, better seeds are not just about farming—they are about strengthening food security and resilience for entire communities.