The sixth national agricultural show has opened its doors at Mulindi agricultural grounds till 12 June, while residing at opening ceremony Prime Minister Bernard Makuza urged leaders to work closely with farmers and stakeholders in order to develop the agricultural industry rather than waiting experience sharing during agricultural shows.
He further encouraged the use of mechanized farming especially in rural areas adding that expo was a good opportunity for leaders to work together with farmers as well as stakeholders to encourage agricultural transformation.
The advice is in line with the expo theme Irrigation and mechanization in agriculture transformation.
The Task force of mechanization and Irrigation department under the ministry of agriculture has prepared demonstrations on how a farmer can use farming machines to not only save their time but also increase their produce.
What is more, exhibitors are demonstrating some of the irrigation methods aimed at discouraging farmers to depend on rainfall; however some famers have adopted the irrigation strategy as one of the ways to fight climate change imposition.
The exhibitors represent 28 cooperatives including those from neighboring countries.
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