Tanzanian farmers are facing significant threats to their sweet potato harvests from weevils and viral diseases, potentially losing up to 90 percent of their crops. The Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) is urging increased pest control measures to mitigate these losses. These pests pose a serious risk to both food security and the incomes of farmers across the region. TARI Crop Research Officer, Mwanjia Ngangambe, highlighted the severity of the situation. Effective pest management is crucial to protecting this vital food source. The warning underscores the need for proactive strategies to safeguard sweet potato production in Tanzania. Further details will be released by the Daily News.