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Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Elizabeth Christopher Swai: Pioneering Poultry Farming in Tanzania Against All Odds

By KilimoKwanza.org Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Behind thriving AKM Glitters Company Limited is Elizabeth Christopher Swai, a woman whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. Elizabeth’s story begins with a bold decision that stunned many — resigning from a secure job to pursue her passion in the poultry business. It was a move that cost her friendships and even…

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Climate Bonds Launches Green Criteria for Agriculture Investments: Now Including Livestock

Agri-Criteria continues further expansion of green definitions under Climate Bonds Standard The complete Agriculture Criteria of the Climate Bonds Standard has been formally launched today, marking a major turning point in best practice for climate-aligned and climate-resilient investments in agriculture. Developed for potential green bond issuers and investors, the new Agriculture Criteria defines and evaluates agriculture projects by encompassing two broad components:…

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In the Face of Mounting Food Security Challenges, Ethiopia Calls for Global Cooperation at the 42nd FAO Conference.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia is urging for collaborative solutions to global hunger and malnutrition at the 42nd Session of the FAO Conference. Representing His Excellency Omer Hussein, the country’s Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Efa Muleta Boru, Advisor to the Minister, delivered a robust speech highlighting the severity of the current food security crisis and the key role of…

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TURN TO SUNFLOWER FARMING FOR FAST RETURNS, SAYS PRIME MINISTER MAJALIWA TO FARMERS

The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa, on the afternoon of June 13, 2021, urged sunflower farmers in the sunflower-growing regions to focus on farming this crop as they can reap significant profits in a short period due to high local and international demand. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa made these remarks while…

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