Agriculture is very important to rural communities in Tanzania. About 80% of Tanzanians depend on the land for their livelihoods. In the Mwanza region, agriculture and fishing are the main economic activities, with agriculture being the most important.
The region has often struggled to produce enough food due to low rainfall, poor soil, limited land and poor farming practices. Deforestation has also contributed to environmental degradation. These challenges highlight the need to help farmers improve their farming methods and manage their land more sustainably.
Through our Conservation Agriculture project, village farmers in the Mwanza region are learning practical and sustainable farming techniques. They are learning how to improve soil fertility using organic compost and how to use mulch to retain moisture in the soil.
The project aims to help farmers improve crop yields, protect their land and build more secure livelihoods. By making better use of the resources available to them, farmers can produce more food while caring for the environment for future generations.
