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Policy Brief 1-2026: Budget Performance and Implementation Gaps in the 2026/27 Agriculture Budget

Agriculture contributes approximately 24.6% Of Tanzania's
GDP and remains central to employtnent and rural livelihoods.
However, the Sector faces persistent structural challenges,
including climate variability, land degradation, declining soil
fertility, and limited access to sustainable agricultural
technologies. Agroforestry is a strategic response embedded
in the National Agroforestry Strategy (2024—2031). It
enhances soil fertility, restores degraded landscapes,
strengthens climate resilience, and diversifies rural incomes
through integrated tree—crop—livestock Systems.
Effective implementation of agroforestry depends on how it is
reflected in public financing frameworks. Budget allocations
determine the scale, continuity, and institutional sustainability
of investments in seedling systems, extension services,
research, farmer adoption, and coordination mechanisms.
This brief assesses the extent to Which agroforestry priorities
are reflected in the Ministry of Agriculture's 2026/27 budget
and identifies key financing and implementation gaps
affecting implementation Of the NAS