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Empowering Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania for a Sustainable Future

Explore the impact of investment in agriculture on small-scale farmers in Tanzania. Learn about the importance of land rights, alternative models for increased productivity, and the inspiring stories of Female Food Heroes driving positive change.

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Empowering Small-Scale Farmers in Tanzania for a Sustainable Future

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  1. GROWING A BETTER FUTURESUPPORTING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN TANZANIA Monique Mikhail mmikhail@oxfam.org.uk

  2. INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE • Massive investment in • agriculture is needed • Private investment is positive if • ‘Do no harm’ criteria • Good regulatory environment • Greater outcomes if focus on • small-scale producers and • Adhere to key principles • Government regulation • Government investment

  3. THE NEED FOR LAND RIGHTS Accelerating large-scale land dealsWidespread evidence of poor people being forced from their landKilimo Kwanza and SAGCOT could undermine the progressive Village Land Act of 1999Oxfam works to secure land rights for women and men

  4. AN ALTERNATIVE MODEL Poultry productivity increased; decreased mortality of chickensHigher prices (54% women; 36% men)Increased incomes by 82%Increased assetsIncreased business investmentConsuming more eggs/meatDomestic violence decreasedGreater acceptance of women leadersAccess to financial services increased from 6 to 70%

  5. FEMALE FOOD HEROES In her acceptance speech Sister Martha said, "I want to share the knowledge I gained while with Mama ShujaawaChakula and it is my prayer that I will turn my farm into a demonstration farm to show others what can be done."

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