The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, through the TASFAM project, has launched training for farmers in Lindi to improve seaweed farming, sea cucumber cultivation, group organization, and sustainable aquaculture practices.
The training, held on March 26, 2026, in Mchinga Ward, targets around 600 farmers. Chief Fisheries Officer Bi. Happy Kapinga said the program aims to equip local farmers with skills to increase production and add value to their products.
“Through this training, farmers will gain knowledge in sustainable aquaculture, which will support both individual livelihoods and the region’s economy,” Bi. Kapinga said.
Bi. Mwajuma Mohamed, a seaweed farmer from Mchinga Ward, expressed gratitude for the training. “We thank the Ministry and TASFAM for giving us these skills. Adding value to our seaweed will help improve our income. We hope such training continues,” she said.
The TASFAM team will continue training farmer groups in Lindi and Mtwara regions over the next five years, aiming to strengthen the aquaculture sector and boost local economic growth.
