The sisal industry is the oldest commercially organized agricultural undertaking and a significant part of Tanzania's economy. Introduced in 1893 by Dr. Richard Hindorf, this industry grew to be a major agricultural force in Central Africa.

• 🌱 Sisal became the most extensive commercial agriculture and primary processing sector in Tanzania, spreading to Kenya, Mozambique, and Angola.
• 📈 Peak production occurred in 1964, with Tanzania producing 234,000 tons from various regions including Tanga, Morogoro, and Kilimanjaro.
• 💼 This industry was the largest foreign exchange earner for Tanzania until the 1970s.
• 👷‍♂️ Over 1,000,000 permanent and casual workers were employed in the sisal industry.
• 🌍 Tanzania was the world's largest producer of sisal, known for its high-quality output.

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