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Month: February 2022

The 20 Most Promising Businesses in the SAGCOT Region, Tanzania

February 19, 2022
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The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is an ambitious initiative that aims to increase agricultural productivity and boost economic growth in southern Tanzania. Spanning eight regions—Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, Ruvuma, Njombe, Songwe, Katavi, and Manyara—SAGCOT covers about one-third of Tanzania’s total land area. With a focus on enhancing food security, improving farmer incomes, and promoting industrial growth, the…

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Don’t slow down on agricultural production gains: Kikwete 

February 16, 2022
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Mbeya, Tanzania: February 16, 2022 – Boosting production of strategic crops, such as soybean, for local and international markets, as well as industrial raw materials, is the way forward for Tanzania’s agriculture, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has said. H.E Kikwete, who is a member of the Board of AGRA (the…

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Former President Kikwete kicks off tour of agriculture projects

February 14, 2022
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania: February 14, 2022 – Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has embarked on a week-long field tour of agriculture projects that are supported by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) and partners in the country. During the tour, Dr Kikwete, who is also an AGRA board member,…

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