BIOSUSTAIN

The Tanzanian company BioSustain Tanzania Limited was established in 2006 with the aim to revive cotton production using organic farming and to provide markets for organic certified products - with an emphasis on high quality oriented production in Singida Region and now extended to Simiyu and Tabora Regions in Tanzania. BioSustain provides farmers with support and technical assistance and pays an organic premium for the cotton. Production volumes have steadily increased since the start and are expected to further grow in coming years. BioSustain has a cotton ginnery and an oil mill. BioSustain have signed a memorandum of understanding with 7 District governments to promote organic farming... BioSustain provide farmers with seeds and input on credit, provide training and technical assistance to farmers as well as support on extension services. To date, more than 24,000 small holder producers working with BioSustain and this number is expected to significantly increase.

Also known as: BioSustain Tanzania Limited

Registration numbers: 55089 (W)

Primary location: Hamburg Germany