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Farmers benefit from firm's initiative 

Environment and economic projects financed by Tanzania Cigarette Company (TCC) in Tabora, have helped improve the welfare of tobacco growers in the region, a district commissioner said last week. Tabora Urban DC Moshi Chang'a made the commendation during a seminar organised by the company on enhanced communication among stakeholders.

He said benefits of the projects included use of modern tobacco curing barns called rocket barns that have cut firewood demand by half. The official hailed the company for investing in the projects, saying many families have benefited from the initiative. TCC organised the seminar in conjunction with a non-governmental organisation, Total Land Care (TLC). TCC, through its parent company, the Japan Tobacco International in association with other partners, sponsors environment and economic projects in Tabora Region's five districts of Urambo, Uyui, Sikonge, Tabora and Nzega.

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