Shiwakutatz

🌱 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗪𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗧𝗔 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗮, 𝟮𝟴 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Today, SHIWAKUTA is actively participating in the National Seed Stakeholders Forum 2026 in Dodoma, where the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, not only officiated the forum but also inaugurated the National Seed Industry Development Strategy - a major milestone toward strengthening Tanzania’s seed sector as a foundation for food security and trade. The Strategy takes a holistic approach, with a strong focus on advancing formal seed systems, particularly hybrid and open-pollinated varieties (OPVs).

As this important strategy takes shape, SHIWAKUTA continues to advocate for: 1. Meaningful inclusion of smallholder farmers in seed systems governance
2. Equitable access to quality, affordable, and diverse seeds
3. Complementarity between formal and farmer-managed seed systems
4. Protection of farmer rights alongside sector commercialization

SHIWAKUTA remains committed to ensuring that implementation delivers real impact on the ground - empowering farmers, strengthening resilience, and advancing a food-secure Tanzania for all.

𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗪𝗔𝗞𝗨𝗧𝗔 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 | 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗗𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗮🌱🌽

Today, 28th May 2036, SHIWAKUTA is honoured to participate in the 2026 National Seed Sector Stakeholders Forum in Dodoma, convened by the Ministry of Agriculture. This high-level platform brings together diverse actors across the seed value chain to shape a resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking seed sector for Tanzania.

Graced by the Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (representing the Minister), the forum reflects strong national commitment to advancing the seed industry as the backbone of food security and agricultural transformation. SHIWAKUTA proudly amplifies the voice of smallholder farmers - ensuring they remain central in these critical conversations.

Under the theme “Strengthening Seed Systems for Food Security and Trade,” SHIWAKUTA is actively advocating for:
1. Inclusive seed policies that recognize and protect smallholder farmers
2. Strengthened access to quality, affordable, and diverse seeds• Promotion of indigenous seeds and agroecological practices
3. Fair and transparent seed markets that work for farmers
4. Enhanced collaboration between farmers, researchers, and policymakers

As discussions unfold, SHIWAKUTA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to empowering farmers, strengthening their role within the seed value chain, and contributing to a food-secure, economically vibrant Tanzania. Together, we can build seed systems that truly leave no one behind.