The Government of Tanzania has taken another step toward modernizing the livestock sector through a new Shilling 8.5 billion partnership project with experts from the People’s Republic of China, focusing on Juncao technology for animal feed, mushroom production, and environmental conservation.
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Ambassador Dr. Bashiru Ally Kakurwa, on April 28, 2026, held a strategic meeting with a team of Chinese experts at the Tanzania Veterinary Laboratory Agency (TVLA) in Dar es Salaam to discuss the implementation of the project, which is expected to transform livestock feed production and strengthen agribusiness value chains.
The discussions focused on the introduction of Juncao technology, a modern agricultural innovation that produces high-quality livestock fodder and supports mushroom cultivation for both food and medicinal use.
The technology is also expected to contribute to the production of organic fertilizer and help in efforts to control soil erosion, thereby improving land productivity and environmental sustainability.
According to information presented during the meeting, the project will cost a total of Shilling 8.5 billion. Out of this, Tanzania Mainland will receive Shilling 5.4 billion, while Zanzibar will be allocated Shilling 3.1 billion. The initiative will be implemented over a period of three years.
The project will be carried out at designated government farms, with the Mainland component set to be implemented at the Vikuge Government Fodder Farm, while Zanzibar will host its activities at Kizimbani.
Speaking during the meeting, stakeholders noted that the project is expected to play a key role in addressing the long-standing challenge of livestock feed shortages, which has affected productivity in the sector.
It is also expected to open new economic opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs engaged in mushroom farming and organic fertilizer production.
The collaboration between Tanzania and China is seen as part of broader efforts to modernize the agricultural and livestock sectors through technology transfer, capacity building, and sustainable resource use, ultimately contributing to improved food security and rural livelihoods across the country.
