New agricultural tech set to boost yields for Tanzanian farmers

Cereal farmers across Tanzania are set to benefit from new agricultural technologies that promise higher yields, improved soil fertility, and lower production costs.

The innovations, introduced by Tanzanian firms Mzuri Afrika Co. Ltd and Agrami Afrika, are designed to transform farming practices and unlock the potential of small- and large-scale farmers alike.

Speaking to journalists, Shaban Mgonja, Managing Director of Mzuri Afrika, highlighted the positive impact these technologies are already having on the country’s agriculture sector.

“We have introduced two groundbreaking technologies that have the potential to revolutionize agriculture in Tanzania, should farmers adopt them,” Mgonja said.

The key technologies include the Mzuri Pro-Til machine and Agrami liquid fertilizers. The Mzuri Pro-Til machine enables farmers to till the soil, apply fertiliser, and plant seeds in a single pass—saving time, labour, and fuel. It is especially useful on stubble fields and promotes conservation agriculture by preserving soil structure and moisture.

So far, over 1,700 farmers from regions such as Mbeya, Arusha, Manyara, Songea, and Morogoro have been trained to use the machine. The technology has also been introduced to the Tanzania National Service (TNS) and Magereza (prison service). In collaboration with Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Mzuri Afrika is pushing for widespread adoption of this solution.

To promote the technology and educate farmers, the company has established a 300-acre demonstration farm in the Vigwaza area of Chalinze District. Mgonja said, “The demonstration farm will serve as a learning hub, attracting farmers from Tanzania and across Africa, particularly those in the cereal farming sector. This training is free of charge to encourage more farmers to adopt modern technologies that improve soil health, enhance crop quality, and increase yields.”

Currently, 200 acres of the farm have been planted with sesame, with expected yields of 600 kg per acre this season. The Mzuri Pro-Til machine works by cultivating narrow soil strips, placing fertilisers at the correct depth, and sowing seeds at optimal levels—ensuring ideal conditions for germination and growth.

Agrami Afrika, the fertiliser arm of the partnership, has already registered 11 fertilisers in Tanzania, nine of which are currently on the market. The company works alongside Green World, a Poland-based firm, to deliver modern farming solutions.

Marek Różniak, founder of Mzuri Word and creator of the Pro-Til machine, added, “I am in Tanzania to introduce new machines that address today’s farming challenges, such as rejuvenating soil structure, reducing crop establishment costs, and increasing yields.”

He stressed the importance of education and training, noting the machine is already in use in over 50 countries, including Poland and Ukraine.

“The evolution of agriculture takes time, but Tanzania has the potential to produce barley, wheat, and other cereals,” Różniak said. “By teaching farmers to use new technologies, we can improve their livelihoods and contribute to global food security.”