Africa-Press – Tanzania. THE Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, is set to implement a groundbreaking project to produce high-quality dairy cattle using advanced reproductive technologies.
The initiative, a collaboration with Sokoine University of Agriculture and researchers from Jeonbuk University of South Korea, will employ embryo freezing and transfer techniques to boost the country’s dairy sector.
The project, estimated at TZS 7 billion, is funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), reflecting strong international support for Tanzania’s livestock development agenda.
During a formal visit to the Ministry, the South Korean delegation, led by Professor Hakkyo Lee, Mr Mwondha Faluku, and Mr HeeJae, President of the CACOON Institute, met with the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Agness Meena, and the Registrar of the Tanzanian Dairy Board, Professor George Msalya.
The meeting focused on introducing the project and discussing strategies for effective implementation.
Meena urged full participation from local experts in shaping the project. “Since the project is still at the planning stage, it is essential for our specialists to contribute actively. This will help identify key areas where Tanzania can maximise the benefits of the initiative,” she said.
Professor Msalya noted that the project is expected to have a transformative impact on the dairy sector.
“Access to high-quality dairy cattle seeds will increase milk production, enhance farm profitability, and encourage environmentally sustainable livestock practices,” he said.
The initiative is seen as a major step toward modernizing Tanzania’s dairy industry, improving productivity, and strengthening collaboration between local institutions and international partners.
By introducing cutting-edge breeding technologies, the project aims to provide farmers with the tools needed to produce healthier, more productive cattle, ultimately contributing to national food security and economic growth.
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