The government has intensified efforts to strengthen private investment in Tanzania's agricultural sector after senior officials held talks with Ngano Ltd in Hanang District, Manyara Region, aimed at resolving investment bottlenecks and expanding commercial crop production.
The delegation was led by the Director of Private Investment at the President's Office – Planning and Investment, Mr Andrew Mahiga, and included officials from the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA).
They were joined by the Hanang District Commissioner's Office and the Manyara Regional Commissioner's Office during the visit.
The discussions centred on challenges facing the investor and the surrounding communities, with both sides exploring practical measures to improve the operating environment and support the company's long-term investment plans.
Officials said the engagement also focused on strategies to raise productivity in the cultivation of wheat, sunflower, castor, coriander and barley crops considered critical to strengthening domestic agricultural production and expanding agro-processing opportunities.
The visit reflects the government's broader strategy of working closely with private investors to remove barriers to investment while ensuring local communities benefit through increased employment, market opportunities and rural economic development.
Authorities said improving productivity in Hanang's commercial farming sector is expected to stimulate agricultural growth, attract additional investment and contribute to the economic development of Manyara Region and the country at large.
