CROSAT Gets A Patron: Highlights of the 2025 AGM & seminar
December 8, 2025The Crop Science Association of Tanzania (CROSAT) successfully held its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Seminar from December 4–5 December 2025, at the Parrot Hotel in Arusha.
The AGM brought together different stakeholders from the public and private agricultural sectors to discuss the future of crop science in Tanzania. A key highlight of the event was the election of a new Executive Committee to lead the association for the 2026–2028 tenure.
We are proud to introduce the newly elected leadership team:
The Executive Committee
- President: Prof. Kallunde Sibuga
- Vice President: Prof. George Mhamba
- Secretary General: Dr. Athumani Mahinda
- Assistant Secretary General: Dr. Elias Balimponya
- Accountant: Ms. Mwajuma Zinga
- Publicity Secretary: Dr. Deogracious Protas
- Assistant Publicity Secretary: Ms. Jenipher Tairo
Committee Members
- Ministry / Regulatory bodies Representative: Mr. Areth Kibaraza
- NGOs Representative: Mr. Geofrey Poteza
- International Organizations Representative: Dr. Juma Yabeja
- Research Representative: Ms. Fatuma Ramadhan
- Farmers Representative: Mr. Deusdedith Kizito
The newly elected CROSAT leaders (front row: from left, Dr. Balimponya Elias, Dr. Athumani Mahinda, Prof. kallunde sibuga, Prof. George Muhamba, Dr. Deogracious Protas and Ms. Jenipher Tairo. Back row: from left, Mr. Deusdedith Kizito, Mr. Areth Kibaraza, Ms. Fatma Ramadhani and Mr. Geofrey Poteza).
CROSAT extends sincere gratitude to the outgoing leadership team for their tireless dedication and for laying a solid foundation for the association. Your contribution to the advancement of crop science in Tanzania is highly appreciated.
We look forward to another season of collaboration as we continue to promote science for the advancement of Agriculture.
Congratulations to the new team!
