Improving the livelihood of small-scale farmers
Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Former Ethiopia Prime Minister appeals for collaboration in fast-tracking Africa’s food system transformation

H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn was in Zambia on a three-day visit that saw him attend the fourth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms H.E. Dessalegn met with H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema, Hon. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri, and COMESA leaders LUSAKA, Zambia: July 21, 2022 – Former Ethiopia Prime Minister, and Board Chair of AGRA, H.E….

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Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first sum

Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first summit to enhance cooperation on agrifood issues The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and innovation, with a view…

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Rukwa Farmers, Sama Kaya Saccos, among 9 microfinance institutions in TAMFI, Water.org plan for affordable lending for water, sanitation 

Winnie Terry

Dar es Salaam, 25, July 2022 Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Water.org have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with nine financial institutions which have committed to start offering credit services for water supply and sanitation services in an initiative known as Water Credit Adoption Program (WCAD). The nine institutions will lead in reducing the financing gaps in…

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Agricom, NBC wakubaliana kusaidia wakulima wadogo wa mkonge

Na Beda Msimbe TANGA:KAMPUNI ya wauzaji wa pembejeo za kilimo AGRICOM  na Benki ya NBC weameingia makubaliano yatakayowezesha wakulima wadogo kukopa zana za kilimo cha zao la mkonge na hivyo kuongeza ufanisi na tija katika shughuli zao. Akizungumza katika Maonesho ya utendaji kazi wa zana za kilimo Wilayani Korogwe yaliyoandaliwa na Agricom kwa ajili ya wakulima wa zao la…

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Walima karanga watakiwa  kubadilika kukiendesha kibiashara

Na Beda Msimbe SONGWE: WATAALAMU  kutoka Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Kilimo (TARI) Naliendele, wamewataka wakulima wa karanga kubadili uendeshaji wao wa kilimo na kujikita katika kilimo biashara kwa kuzingatia kanuni bora za kilimo hicho. Wakiendesha semina mbalimbali za zao  hilo katika mikoa ya Lindi, na Ruvuma katikia mwezi wa Juni mwaka huu wamesema kwamba  matumizi sahihi ya mbegu na…

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Kenya: Largest market for Tanzania & Uganda smallholder maize farmers – What about Kenya’s small-scale farmers?

The pulse of the East African Community (EAC) economy is agriculture for the majority population. There is a huge race moving away from subsistence agriculture to agribusiness, with increased yield, quality and pricing being at the centre stage of who wins the battle. The intra and inter EAC states trade in agri-commodities gained new momentum in 2021, with Kenya…

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Kituo cha huduma kwa wateja kwa wakulima chazinduliwa

WAZIRI wa kilimo Hussein Bashe amezindua kituo cha huduma kwa wateja ambapo wakulima watapata nafasi ya kupiga simu  bure Ili kupata taarifa na kuuliza maswali yanayohusiana na kilimo lengo likiwa ni kuwafikia wakulima popote walipo Nchini. Sifa Lubasi “Mkulima yoyote popote alipo Tanzania atapiga simu atauliza maswali ,atasikilizwa na kupata majibu,” alisema. Alisema hayo jana wakati wa uzinduzi wa…

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Tanzania: Feed the Future combats poverty by improving productivity of small farms

USAID While Tanzania’s economy has steadily grown over the past decade, over 49 percent of Tanzania’s population lives on less than $1.90 a day (World Bank, 2011). Malnutrition remains high. Over 34 percent of children under age five are stunted and nearly 45 percent of women of reproductive age are anemic. To help Tanzania achieve the second Sustainable Development…

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The 2021 ‘Economic Impact Assessment of TBL’ by Ernst & Young put the gross value added by TBL to the Tanzanian economy at slightly above Tsh1 trillion

By Millicent Mwololo Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) marked its 89th anniversary with its head high up, having been recognised as the largest taxpayer in the country. The 2021 ‘Economic Impact Assessment of TBL’ by Ernst & Young put the gross value added by TBL to the Tanzanian economy at slightly above Tsh1 trillion. TBL is a subsidiary of the…

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Tanzania: Crop aggregation, bulking, and trading are potential opportunities for women and youth

By Maliki Muunguja, for The https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/ Dar es Salaam. Maize, sunflower, and pulses are significant crops in Tanzania’s food production industry. Empowering women and youth are crucial for unlocking productivity potential in the value chains. Barriers to women and youth participation in the three value chains do exist as farming businesses are dominated by men in Tanzanian societies. However, several…

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