New Agro-Technologies Aim to Boost Farm Yields in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania

A new wave of agricultural innovation is spreading across Tanzania, promising to raise crop yields, lower production costs, and modernize farming practices.

The effort, led by Mzuri Afrika Co. Ltd and Agrami Afrika, introduces advanced equipment and fertilizers that integrate multiple stages of farming into a single, efficient process. Officials and agronomists say the technologies could mark a turning point for smallholder farmers seeking higher productivity with fewer resources.

Modern Tools Transforming Traditional Farming

The centerpiece of the initiative is the Mzuri Pro-Til machine, a multipurpose implement capable of tilling, fertilizing, and seeding in one pass. Designed for stubble fields, the system aligns with conservation agriculture principles, reducing soil disturbance and preserving moisture — key for long-term soil health.

Complementing the machinery are Agrami’s liquid fertilizers, developed through collaboration with Mzuri. The company has registered 11 foliar fertilizer formulas in Tanzania, nine of which are already available on the market. These products are engineered to improve nutrient absorption and boost plant resilience, particularly in challenging soils.

Training and Demonstration Across Regions

More than 1,700 farmers across Mbeya, Arusha, Manyara, Songea, and Morogoro have been trained to use the new tools. The outreach also includes partnerships with the Tanzania National Service (TNS) and the national prison service, expanding access to institutional farms and vocational programs.

The Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) is expected to play a central role in promoting the technologies through academic research and field extension.

A 300-acre demonstration farm in Vigwaza, Chalinze District (Coast Region) showcases the technology in practice. On 200 acres planted with sesame, yields are projected to reach 600 kilograms per acre — a significant improvement over traditional methods.

Training is offered free of charge to encourage adoption, particularly among small and medium-scale farmers.

Partnerships and Long-Term Vision

Mzuri Afrika and Agrami Afrika are working in partnership with Green World, a Poland-based agricultural technology firm. The Mzuri Pro-Til system is already in use in more than 50 countries, including Poland and Ukraine, where farmer-training programs have been widely adopted.

Company executives emphasize that their goal extends beyond selling machinery. They aim to transform the farming mindset, promoting sustainable land use, reduced input costs, and greater productivity per acre.

A Step Toward Agricultural Self-Sufficiency

For Tanzania, where agriculture employs the majority of the population, such innovations could represent a path toward food security and economic resilience.

By combining modern equipment, advanced fertilizers, and practical training, Mzuri Afrika and Agrami Afrika are helping farmers move from subsistence to sustainability — one field at a time.