Morogoro
Tanzania
>100
Farmers trained
>100
Varieties tested
5
Years
Situated at the foot of the Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro is a thriving agricultural hub in southern Tanzania. Located 196 km southwest of Dar es Salaam and 200 km from the capital, Dodoma, this city serves as the heart of vegetable production for the nation. Through a strategic partnership with Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and the Mvomero District Administration, we are conducting extensive research on vegetable and potato varieties best suited to the region. Our programs also provide practical training for farmers and agricultural extension officers, empowering them with the skills needed to enhance productivity and food security across the region.
Team on Site
Rinat Kaplan
Tanzania Coordinator
Rinat holds a Bachelor's degree in Agronomy (Plant Science) from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Before joining Fair Planet, she worked as an environmentalist with the Israeli Nature Conservation Society and as a research assistant at the Weizmann Institute of Science. She recently joined Fair Planet as the project coordinator in Morogoro, Tanzania, where she oversees agricultural initiatives and sustainability efforts.
Florensia Ladislaus Mushi
Farmers' Training Coordinator
Florensia holds a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and a Diploma in Horticulture from HORTI-Tengeru Arusha. With over five years of experience in the horticulture sector, she has been instrumental in coordinating and leading Fair Planet’s farmer training programs in Morogoro, helping to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.
Idrisa Khalidi Gumbo
Field Manager's Assistant
Idrisa serves as the assistant to Fair Planet’s field manager for the experimental field at the SUA campus. Having been part of the project for over five years, his expertise, dedication, and hands-on skills make him a valuable member of the team, contributing significantly to field operations and research efforts.