The Tanzanian government is set to import **60,000 metric tons** of NPK fertilizer from Zambia to support local tobacco farmers. Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe announced that this subsidized fertilizer will be distributed ahead of the **2024/2025 farming season**, aiming to alleviate rising costs and enhance productivity.
The initiative is expected to save farmers about **$5 per bag**, helping stabilize fertilizer availability as the country prepares for the upcoming planting season. This move is part of broader efforts to ensure that farmers have access to necessary agricultural inputs amid ongoing challenges in the sector.
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