Let me also inform you that the Government has taken some bold steps towards curbing malnutrition in the Country. Understanding that good nutrition is vital for economic development and a Multi Sectoral issue, we have formulated a High Level Steering Committee on Nutrition that comprise of Senior Government Officials, Development Partners, Private Sector, Civil Societies, Academia and Faith Based Organizations.
Vituo vyetu vya utafiti vya mazao ya Kilimo viliendesha tafiti mbalimbali na kugundua aina mpya za mbegu bora zikiwemo nyanya, maharage, pamba na mahindi. Vilevile, Miradi 55 ya Utafiti iliendelea kutekelezwa chini ya Mfuko wa Utafiti ambao unatekelezwa Kikanda. Tafiti hizo zinawahusisha Wakulima, Wagani, Wasambazaji Pembejeo, Mashirika yasiyo ya Kiserikali na Watafiti wenyewe kwa lengo la kutoa na kusambaza teknolojia zenye ubora.