People Impacted
4,323
Don Bosco AITeC Farm – Dodoma
Projected Completed Date
09/07/2020
Established in 2020 at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Dodoma, the AITeC Dodoma site is a thriving hub of agricultural education, innovation, and regional impact. Developed through a strategic partnership between Water 4 Mercy and Don Bosco Tanzania, this 6-acre (2.5-hectare) Agricultural Innovation and Technology Center provides hands-on training, cutting-edge research, and practical demonstrations of Israeli farming technologies—right in the heart of Tanzania’s capital.
A Regional Model for Agricultural Transformation
AITeC Dodoma serves as the central platform for advancing sustainability, food security, and capacity building in the region. Equipped with drip and sprinkler irrigation, greenhouses, a vineyard, a fruit tree orchard, and a seedling nursery, the farm functions as both a commercial-scale operation and a living classroom for future agronomists and farmers.
As a key site for Water 4 Mercy’s Agricultural Diplomacy initiative, AITeC Dodoma also promotes international collaboration, having hosted interns from Morocco and local university partners, including students from Mbeya University as part of the Global FEWture Alliance supported by the University of Maryland.
Key Achievements & Highlights of 2024
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Record-breaking yields: 110 tons/ha of tomatoes and 58 tons/ha of onions
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First avocado orchard in the Dodoma region now fruiting, proving viability for local growers
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Grape vine nursery established, laying the foundation for a new local value chain
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Internship programs with Tanzanian and Moroccan students
Education & Regional Development Programs
The Dodoma AITeC is a cornerstone of Don Bosco’s vocational agricultural curriculum, offering:
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8-Month Technical Training Program – Comprehensive classroom and field instruction
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6-Month Internship Program – Practical application of advanced agricultural skills
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Workshops and demonstrations for students, farmers, and development professionals
Site Components
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6 acres of irrigated farmland
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Greenhouses and fruit tree orchards
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Avocado orchard and grape vine nursery
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Vegetable seedling production facilities
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Research and development plots
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Training facilities for students and regional outreach
Growing Value Chains and Agricultural Innovation
AITeC Dodoma is driving rural development by promoting the grape and wine value chain, introducing advanced agro-technologies, and collaborating with partners like Innovation: Africa and Water 4 Mercy to bring clean water and economic opportunity to surrounding communities.
This is more than a farm—it’s a regional engine of change, training tomorrow’s agricultural leaders and creating lasting impact across Tanzania and beyond.