DODOMA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has called on all district councils in the region to allocate sufficient funds for drilling wells to support irrigation farming.

The initiative aims to boost agriculture productivity and improve livelihoods of farmers by reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.

Senyamule made the call during a visit to the Prisons Service’s demonstration farm at Msalato area in Dodoma at the weekend.

During the visit, she emphasised the importance of irrigation farming to transform agriculture in the region, urging councils to prioritise development of water infrastructure to facilitate sustainable farming practices.

“Each district council must ensure that funds are set aside for drilling wells to support farmers in adopting productive irrigation techniques,” she said.

She added: “The government has already made substantial investments in the agriculture sector, and now it is up to local councils to complement the efforts by providing the necessary infrastructure to enable farmers to thrive.”

The regional commissioner further emphasised that councils should support farmers by creating innovative irrigation solutions that help them move beyond subsistence farming and increase their crop yields.

Senyamule also urged extension officers to take a proactive role in educating farmers across the region about modern and sustainable irrigation techniques.

By providing farmers with the knowledge and tools they need, Senyamule believes productivity can be significantly enhanced, benefiting both individual farmers and the broader agriculture-driven economy.

The RC encouraged farmers to take advantage of such resources, noting that the demonstration farms offer valuable opportunities to learn from experts.

She praised the collaboration between the Prisons Service and local farmers, highlighting the success of the initiative in demonstrating advanced agricultural practices.