
Over 100,000 small, medium and large-scale farmers in Tanzania are expected to benefit from drone technology for agricultural activities, including pesticide spraying and crop health monitoring, according to Michuzi Blog. The initiative follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Mati Technologies Company Ltd and Mazao Hub, aimed at giving farmers, especially smallholders, access to locally produced drone services. Mati Technologies director Benjamin Mollel spoke after the signing, highlighting the partnership's potential to transform farming practices in the country.
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