Project Description

This project involved the supply and distribution of 3,000 improved fruit seedlings, specifically mango and orange, to farmers in Uyui District, Tabora Region. The intervention was implemented to promote sustainable fruit production and strengthen horticultural development among smallholder farmers in the area.

The project focused on improving access to high-quality planting materials, enabling farmers to establish productive orchards that would contribute to long-term food security and income generation. The distributed seedlings were carefully selected for their adaptability, productivity, and market demand potential.

In addition to seedling supply, the initiative supported farmers with basic guidance on proper planting techniques, spacing, and early-stage orchard management to enhance survival rates and ensure successful establishment.

Overall, the project contributed to agricultural diversification, improved household nutrition, and increased opportunities for future income through fruit sales and value chain development. The project was implemented under Hort Germinate Farm (HGM) Phase,

Key Project Activities

The project focused on the preparation of high-quality mango and orange seedlings using certified nursery practices to ensure healthy and disease-free planting materials suitable for Uyui District. Efficient transportation and logistics arrangements were implemented to guarantee the safe and timely delivery of the seedlings to beneficiaries. The project also facilitated the organized distribution of seedlings to selected smallholder farmers, farmer groups, and community members to promote horticultural development and improve access to quality planting materials. In addition, farmers received basic technical guidance on planting methods, spacing, watering, and early orchard management practices to support successful establishment and sustainable fruit production.

Achievements and Impacts

The project supported the establishment of smallholder fruit orchards by providing quality mango and orange seedlings to farmers in Uyui District, thereby promoting long-term investment in perennial agriculture. The increased availability of fruit trees contributed to improved household nutrition through better access to fresh fruits while also creating future income-generating opportunities from fruit sales. In addition, the initiative encouraged farmers to diversify from dependence on annual crops, helping to strengthen the resilience of farming systems in semi-arid areas. The project further increased awareness and adoption of improved fruit varieties and enhanced farmers’ understanding of sustainable horticultural practices for long-term agricultural development.