Tanzania Sisal Board was established in 1997 by an Act of Parliament and is charged with the regulation and promotion of the sisal industry with the aim of making it sustainable through increased productivity and profitability.
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Past Present Future
Traditionally, Sisal has been used mostly for the production of agricultural twines, ropes, cordage, sacks, bags and carpets. However, the sisal industry has had to diversify its end uses in order to become viable and relevant in today's competitive business environment.
As a result, in addition to increasing the production of sisal fibre and traditional products, the focus of the Board is to guide the sisal sub sector into the production of alternative value added products like biogas, bio fertilizers, biofuel, industrial alcohols, inulin, pulp for paper, buffing cloth and composites.
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Vision Statement
To become a competent and effective organization in the Sisal Industry for providing policy advise, promotion and regulatory services so as to make the industry vibrant and widely owned by 2025.
Mission Statement
To regulate and promote the development and improvement of the Sisal Industry in collaboration with all Stakeholders.
Government's Kilimo Kwanza Resolution
A fresh outlook towards Sisal Farming
Click Here to view Kilimo Kwanza Resolution in the context of Sisal Farming
The Board's Major Objectives
- Enhance capacity of Tanzania Sisal Board to carryout its functions efficiently and effectively.
- Improve the provision of alternative sources of energy in the Sisal Industry.
- Enhance activities to improve production and productivity in the Sisal Industry.
Annual Report - 2010
Mkonge Newsletter
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Sisal Production and Processing in the Lake Regions (Mara, Mwanza and Musoma) will be given a fundamental change of direction with the upcoming project which will provide affordable loans to farmers for sisal planting, maintenance, equipments and extension services. Click Here to read more.
Future looks bright for revival of sisal farming
Click Here to see an excerpt of an interview between the Correspondent of the Guardian Newspaper Mr. Peter Mohamed who recently interviewed the Acting Director General of Tanzania Sisal Board as published on Thursday February 17, 2011.
Calendar of Events 2012
Sisal Indicative Prices
The indicative price range for Tanzanian Sisal Fibre Grade UG for the period Apr - June 2011 is set at US$ 950 - US$ 1200 per ton FOB Tanga Tanzania.
The indicative price range for Tanzanian Sisal Baler Twine for the period Apr - June 2011 is set at US$ 1,400 - US$ 1,600 per ton FOB Tanga Tanzania.
Application Forms
Application Form for Sisal Growing License
Application Form for Sisal Processer's / Manufacturer's License
Application Form for Sisal Trader's License
Application Form for Registration of Traders
Application Form for Registration of Growers / Processors / Manufacturers
Sisal Industry Regulations
Current TSB Board Members
Prof. Joseph Semboja - Chairman
Mr. Frank Maro - Vice Chairman
Mr. Peter Kisumo - Member
Mr. Salum Shamte - Member
Mr. Ole Sirikwa - Member
Dk. Jeremiah Haki - Member
Dk. Adolph Nyaki - Member
Mr. Frederick Malika - Member
Mr. Laus Mhina - Member
Mr. Hamisi Mapinda - Director General
& Secretary to the Board