Drought hits maize supply, prices in Dar

Drought

Drought and poor harvest have disrupted Tanzania’s supply of maize, pushing up the price of the commodity. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Drought and poor harvest have disrupted Tanzania’s supply of maize, pushing up the price of the commodity.

According to December 2021 reports by the Ministry of Agriculture, prices for maize grains are fluctuating and are fetching different prices at local markets across the country.