Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) emerged the first winner in the category of College and Universities at the national level of Nane Nane Exhibitions held in Nyakabindi, Simiyu from 1st to 8th August, 2020.
Sokoine University of Agriculture received a certificate and a trophy. The second winner was the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) and Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) became the third winner
Nane Nane is an event to recognize the important contribution of farmers to the national Tanzanian economy. Nane Nane means "eight eight" in Swahili, the national language of Tanzania may also refer to the Agricultural Exhibition, which is a one-week fair that takes place every year in varying locations of Tanzania.
In the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition, farmers and other agricultural stakeholders (e.g., universities and research institutes, input suppliers or fertilizer producing industries) showcase new technologies, ideas, discoveries and alternative solutions concerning the agricultural sector. Nane Nane is a fair where government and private firms present their services and activities to the public.
This year’s exhibitions took place at Nyakabindi, Simiyu, region