Farmers in Tanzania often lack incentives to practice organic agriculture. Without an established market for organic products, they cannot charge premium prices for higher quality. This is partly because consumers are not sufficiently aware of the importance of healthy nutrition free from chemical-synthetic pesticides, resulting in limited demand for organic products.
Biovision aims to work with its partner organizations in Tanzania to expand the organic market. In addition to supporting farmers, we assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing, processing, and marketing organic products locally.
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Project budget in CHF :
Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania SAT
This project is supported by SDC
Our partner organizations have trained the owners and employees of 15 SMEs, helping them create business plans and improve their product standards regarding quality and hygiene. The project supports these SMEs in processing and developing organic products, designing marketing strategies, and implementing them on social media. Improved branding, packaging, and distribution are also key elements to ensure sustainable growth.
Additionally, Biovision, in collaboration with project partner Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania (SAT), continues work started in 2011 with farmers. These farmers use agroecological cultivation methods and are certified under the "East African Organic Product Standard (EAOPS)." They supply organic products for the local market.
The goal: At least 300 certified organic farmers will be connected with companies focusing on organic products thanks to the project. SAT also plans to train approximately 150 new farmers to meet the EAOPS certification standard. The range of products includes legumes, nuts, vegetables, fruits, honey, spices, and even seaweed.
Based on the positive experiences with the project so far, Biovision and its Tanzanian partner organizations plan to train two additional groups of 15 SMEs each over the next four years and integrate them into the network of certified organic enterprises. Biovision will also support emerging organic stores in various cities, helping them professionalize and attract more customers.
