Tanzania Seeks Continued Partnership with Ireland Through Second Phase of Maziwa Faida Project



TANGA, Tanzania – The Government of Tanzania has called for the continuation of its partnership with Ireland through the implementation of the second phase of the Maziwa Faida Project from 2027 to 2032, following significant achievements in boosting milk production, improving productivity, and enhancing the livelihoods of dairy farmers across the country.

The appeal was made by the Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Dr. Fabian Madele, while officially opening the TALIRI Open Day 2026 – an Innovation and Technology Exhibition for the Dairy Sector – held at the Tanzania Livestock Research Institute (TALIRI) Eastern Zone Centre in Tanga.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Madele said the Maziwa Faida Project, implemented through a partnership between the Government of Tanzania via TALIRI and Ireland’s Agriculture and Food Development Authority (TEAGASC), with funding from the Government of Ireland through its Embassy in Tanzania, has brought transformative changes to the dairy sector, particularly in the Tanga Region.

He noted that before the project began, many farmers produced an average of three to five litres of milk per cow per day. Through the adoption of improved dairy farming technologies, quality feeds, strengthened extension services and farmer training, production has increased to an average of 15 litres per cow per day in many project-supported areas.

“These results clearly demonstrate the significant contribution of research, innovation and international cooperation in increasing productivity, improving farmers’ incomes and strengthening food and nutrition security in Tanzania,” said Dr. Madele.

He further revealed that Tanzania currently produces approximately 4.1 billion litres of milk annually, while national demand is estimated at 13 billion litres per year. According to him, this gap presents substantial investment opportunities to expand milk production and increase the dairy sector’s contribution to the national economy.

Ireland Embassy representative Suzanne Keatinge commended TALIRI for the successful implementation of the project and recognized the efforts of researchers, extension officers and other stakeholders who contributed to its achievements.

Meanwhile, TALIRI Director General Prof. Erick Komba expressed gratitude to the Government of Ireland for its support, noting that the successes achieved during the first phase of the Maziwa Faida Project (2021/2022–2025/2026) have established a strong foundation for continued transformation of Tanzania’s dairy industry.

Prof. Komba said TALIRI remains committed to ensuring that research findings, innovations and technologies developed under the project reach more dairy farmers across the country to enhance productivity, efficiency and competitiveness.

He added that the project, which cost more than €3 million (over TZS 7 billion), has benefited more than 3,000 women and youth in Tanzania’s eastern coastal zone, particularly in Muheza District, Tanga Region.



According to Prof. Komba, the project’s major achievements include research on climate-resilient forage crops suitable for coastal areas, identification of high-performing dairy cattle breeds, capacity building for extension officers, farmer training, strengthening dairy cooperatives, upgrading research infrastructure and establishing demonstration farms that serve as learning hubs for modern dairy farming technologies.

The Maziwa Faida Project is widely regarded as a model development partnership that leverages research and innovation to address dairy production challenges and promote sustainable growth in Tanzania’s livestock sector. :::

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