Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP) held a productive meeting with Chargé d’Affaires Andrew Lentz from the U.S. Embassy in Tanzania on April 8, 2025, in Dodoma. The discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, with a shared commitment to transform smallholder farming into sustainable, commercial enterprises.

The two leaders explored opportunities in expanding irrigation infrastructure, advancing technology transfer, boosting agricultural research, addressing post-harvest losses, and enhancing the capacity of agricultural training centers.

This meeting reflects a continued partnership aimed at empowering Tanzanian farmers and accelerating agricultural growth across the country.