Agriculture is central to the Tanzanian economy; over 75% of the working population relies primarily on this sector. Agriculture contributes a sizeable proportion of the country’s GDP (about 27%) and is a major source of foreign exchange earnings (about 30%), in addition to its role in ensuring food security. Despite its importance to the nation, the sector continues to face substantial challenges, including a lack of finance. In Tanzania, as in other developing countries, many financial institutions and microfinance companies do not invest in agricultural projects because they perceive the risks to be too high and the financial returns too low.