The Tanzania Dairy Board has conducted a capacity-building training for livestock and nutrition experts aimed at strengthening the country’s dairy industry and improving milk production and quality.
The training brought together veterinary doctors and nutrition officers from the regions of Mbeya Region, Iringa Region and Njombe Region, along with experts from the Tanzania Dairy Board.
Speaking during the opening of the training on March 11, 2026, the Registrar of the Tanzania Dairy Board, Prof. George Msalya, said the government is committed to strengthening the dairy sector so that it contributes more to improving nutrition, creating jobs and supporting economic growth.
Prof. Msalya said the training is designed to equip the experts with knowledge and skills that will enable them to perform their duties more effectively in their respective regions.
He explained that the experts will use the knowledge gained to help farmers improve livestock management practices, increase milk production and ensure better quality milk for consumers.
“The government continues to invest in strengthening the dairy industry because it plays a key role in improving nutrition, creating employment and boosting the national economy,” Prof. Msalya said.
He added that the training also provides an opportunity for participants to learn about the current status of the dairy sector in the country, achievements made through the Tanzania Dairy Board and challenges facing dairy farmers.
Through discussions and knowledge sharing, the experts are also exploring practical solutions to challenges affecting milk production, handling and distribution.
The training involved experts appointed by the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries under the Dairy Industry Act No. 8 of 2004.
The experts have been assigned the responsibility of serving as milk inspectors within local government authorities.
Their role includes ensuring that milk production, collection and distribution comply with the required standards to safeguard consumer health and maintain milk quality.
According to sector statistics, the dairy industry contributes about two percent of Tanzania’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), while more than 4.6 million households across the country are involved in dairy farming activities.
The sector also remains an important source of income for farmers, generating an estimated Sh4.1 billion annually.
The government continues to collaborate with stakeholders in the dairy sector to increase production, improve milk quality and ensure farmers gain greater economic benefits from their activities.
