Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Tanzania Purchases Black Gram Seeds from Indian University
An agricultural university in India is selling seeds to other states and countries.
Tanzania bought a large amount of black gram seeds and has ordered more.
The university has a special program with local farmers to grow seeds, and these farmers get extra money for their work.
The university's seed production increased this year, and they have developed many new seed types over the years.
Tanzania procured 24 tonnes of black gram seeds from UAS Dharwad.
An order for 50 tonnes of black gram seeds has been placed for next year.
UASD has exported seeds to several Indian states.
UASD saw a 15% increase in seed production this year.
The UASD uses a ‘Participatory Seed Production Programme’ with local farmers.
- Who
- UASD, Tanzania, and farmers involved in seed production.
- What
- Tanzania's purchase of black gram seeds from UAS Dharwad.
- When
- Ongoing, with current sales and future orders.
- Where
- Dharwad, India and Tanzania.
- Why
- To supply quality seeds for cultivation.
- Black gram seeds purchased by Tanzania
- 24 tonnes
- Black gram seeds ordered for next year by Tanzania
- 50 tonnes
- Source of the seeds
- University of Agricultural Sciences Dharwad (UASD)
- Districts with registered seed growers
- Dharwad, Gadag, Bagalkot, Belagavi, Uttara Kannada
- Increase in seed production this year
- 15%
