THE Crop and Mixed Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA) has expressed commitment to collaborating with agriculture experts at both village and regional levels to provide services to farmers and traders.

Irene Mlola, Director General of COPRA, made the remarks here yesterday during her visit to the office of   Kagera Regional Commissioner, where she held discussion with the Regional Administrative Secretary, Stephen Ndaki.

Mlola explained that COPRA has developed strategies to work alongside regional governments and local authorities to ensure that citizens benefit from the harvests of their crops, particularly cereals and other mixed produce to improve their economic well-being.

"COPRA is well-structured to ensure that farmers and traders benefit from the strategies we have put in place to help them progress. We request the cooperation of regional offices in this effort," said Mlola.

She also highlighted that COPRA has set up regional offices, including one in the Lake Zone, to streamline the authority’s services for citizens and stakeholders involved in the value chains of various crops across the country.

She assured that COPRA officials will continue working closely with agriculture experts from the regional level to the village level to serve citizens and ensure they benefit from the authority’s support.

Mlola further encouraged farmers and traders of various crops to take full advantage of COPRA’s presence in the region and urged them to cooperate with its officers when needed.

Ndaki, commended Mlola and emphasised the importance of continued cooperation to achieve the government’s goals of economically empowering farmers and traders. 

"We will continue to provide our full support to COPRA. Our aim is to ensure that the strategies set by the government to uplift farmers and traders are successfully implemented," said Ndaki.

Ndaki further confirmed the region's commitment to supporting COPRA, including offering cooperation to   officers in their efforts to assist farmers.