1. The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference
13th- 15th February 2019
Dodoma, Tanzania
DAY 1: RECAP

2. Reminder: Issues for the 5th AAPC
Agric. Transformation: Current Status, its response to industrialization call
Is ‘the sector’ a leader or follower in the broader economic transformation process
On a continued basis, how is ASDP II contributing to industrialization
Is Tanzania making progress in agricultural policy reforms
Pace of policy reforms vis a vis changing market conditions.
Can we map reforms and delineate successes, challenges, etc. ?
A Focus on the six value chains and challenges faced by each
Which value chain is more burdened by challenges?
Are their policy resolves for the challenges we observe in these value chains?
The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

3. Day 1 Recap: OPENING SESSION
Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office Responsible for Investment
Hon. Angela J. M. Kairuki (MP)
An emphasis on tapping on natural endowments: water, forestry and its resources to further advancements of agriculture – further alignment with industrialization
An emphasis on the implementation of ASDP II – continued efforts in line with the recommendations of 5th AAPC
Emphasized: modernization, enhanced productivity, mechanization, deployment of various technologies, irrigation
Warned on the low levels of domestic seed production (70% seed imports)
Low levels of fertilizer use – can be at the heart of low levels of productivity
Management and control of crop pests and diseases
Agricultural related infrastructure: What policies would further investment
The need to broaden the non-traditional crops: Sesame and its by-products
Make use of The Ministry focusing on ‘The Business Enabling Environment’.
The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

4. PROGRESS IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR REFORMS
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga and Prof. David Nyange
Key Message:
The Policy Reform Analysis, Dialogue, PPD is yielding results
Reforms progress: diverse range of taxes, Cess, Fees & other policies
Issues addressed have aimed at reducing the cost of transacting
A highlight was made on the apparent tendency for policy reversals
Finance bill: reforms avenue, notably it has limitations – alternatives?
The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

5. The Changing Face of Agriculture in TZ
Mrs. Emma Isinika Modamba
Key Issues to take away
Growth in Real Value of agricultural output
Cropland expansion vis a vis output per hectare
Growth in labor productivity, reduction in labor intensity
Dramatic movement of labor out of agriculture, to off-farm
Increasing dependency of HH on markets for food
Markets for labor and land are becoming very active
Increasing commercial orientation for Crops, less in livestock
Increasing specialization in crop production – single crop production
A typology of farmers, tested, can be used to track transformation
The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

6. Nutrition: Key Take Aways
David Tschirley
Changing diets [Nutrition transition] / Double nutrition burden
Notably rural consumed foods rely more on the market
General progress in the double nutrition burden problem
Income, wealth, processed foods, urbanicity – causes of overweight
Continue effective stunting control measures / policies for Eco. Growth
Pater Nally
Crop / Livestock / Nutrition integrated intervention
Positive results in enhancing nutrition via Crop/Livestock integration
GAP, mixed cropping all improved productivity + Extension services
Vindicated the need to integrate agriculture and nutrition interventions
Solomon Mkumbwa
ASDP / NMNAP interlinkage opportunities
Reminder: Poverty and malnutrition mainly a rural phenomena
Warning: Possibility for Multiple Policies, Overdosage , Wrong diagnosis and fatigue
Warning: Policy failures in Agr. Can spill over to other sectors e.g. Health
The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

7. The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Forthcoming
Agriculture Sector Transformation: Productivity, Labor, Land
Nutrition: dietary patterns, policies and national strategies
Staples Value Chains: Rice, Maize………..
Traditional Export Value Chains: Cashew, Coffee, Cotton, Tea
Non Traditional Export Value Chains: Horticulture
Livestock & Fisheries Value Chains: Fish farming, value addition
Import Substitution Value Chains: Wheat, Edible, Oil
Farm Inputs Value Chains: Seed, fertilizer, etc.
Farm Services Value chains: Coops, FOs, BDSPs, Infrastructure
The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

8. The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

9. The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2

10. The 5th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC)
Theme: Prioritizing Agriculture in the Industrialization Agenda for Tanzania under ASDP-2