Growing demand for organic products is creating investment opportunities across Tanzania's agricultural value chain, according to the Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement (TOAM). Speaking to the Daily News, TOAM Senior Projects Officer Brigitha Massawe said greater financing is needed to expand production, inputs, processing, certification and farmer aggregation to support the sector's growth.

Uganda's plan to significantly expand coffee production may hinge on bees, according to The Observer. The Uganda National Apiculture Development Organization (TUNADO) is urging the government to formally recognise bees as an agricultural input, arguing that providing farmers with fertilisers and improved seedlings will have limited impact if crops are not adequately pollinated. The organisation says pollination support should feature in government agricultural planning alongside other farm inputs.

A new fertiliser plant by TFC in Dar es Salaam aims to address the challenges faced by Tanzanian farmers, including declining soil fertility and rising fertiliser costs. Experts have noted that using the appropriate type of fertiliser is crucial for enhancing productivity and managing production expenses. This development is seen as a potential boost for the agricultural sector in Tanzania.

Farmers in Morogoro, Tanzania, are turning to scientific research to tackle declining yields, costly inputs, pests, diseases and unpredictable weather, according to Daily News. The approach, promoted through sustainable agriculture initiatives, encourages farming communities to base decisions on evidence rather than experience and assumptions alone. The report says research-driven practices are gaining ground across the country, helping farmers combat pests, improve crop yields and build more sustainable livelihoods amid mounting agricultural challenges.

A Tanzanian enterprise called CutOff Recycle is converting discarded human hair from salons and barbershops into an input for sustainable agriculture, according to the Daily News. The initiative, which took its concept from the Saba Saba trade fair to Maputo, Mozambique, aims to turn everyday waste into an agricultural resource while opening new markets across Africa. The report highlights the venture as an example of Tanzanian innovation creating regional economic opportunity through recycling.

In Uganda, small operators are transforming food scraps and market waste into a burgeoning agribusiness through black soldier fly farming. In the Kasese district, Ugavoil processes approximately 40 metric tonnes of municipal waste daily, extracting around 10 tonnes of organic material, which is further supplemented by avocado-processing waste from a local factory. This innovative approach is gaining traction, although it remains relatively unknown to many Ugandans.