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Month: August 2023

AGRF 2023: Tanzania Sets a New Paradigm in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security: A Model for Africa and Beyond

August 28, 2023
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| Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023, Features

The recent announcement by Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega, represents a pivotal step toward what could be a paradigm shift in how countries approach food security, particularly in Africa. With a suite of multi-pronged strategies designed to boost food production and accelerate exports, Tanzania is positioning itself as a vanguard for change. Emphasizing Sustainable GrowthTanzania’s endeavors…

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IRRI-Africa Rice for Africa’s Future: The Importance of Collaborative Innovation in Agricultural Development

August 28, 2023
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| Editorial

In Dar Es Salaam, an unprecedented gathering underscores the urgency and the opportunity facing East and Southern Africa (ESA) in rice cultivation. As Mr. Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, officiates the Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Partners’ Annual Meeting, it’s time to reflect on the magnitude of what lies ahead. With rice consumption projected…

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AGRA Announces Rebrand to Align with New Strategic Focus on Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems

August 28, 2023
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| Press Releases

AGRA (formerly known as Alliance for Green Revolution) is pleased to announce an important update concerning our organization’s name change. This rebrand aligns with our new strategy, which will be our roadmap for future success for African farmers, centered around Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems. For over 15 years, AGRA has been at the forefront of driving agricultural transformation…

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Rice Breeding Innovations Partners Converge in Dar Es Salaam to Strategize Rice Production Uplift in East and Southern Africa

August 28, 2023
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By Charles Mwangi A promising initiative to transform rice production across East and Southern Africa (ESA) kicked off on August 28, 2023, as Mr. Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the annual Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Partners’ Meeting. This three-day event gathers experts, scientists, and stakeholders from 11 nations in the ESA region,…

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Tanzania Leads Globally in Results-Based Implementation of Water Sector Projects

August 27, 2023
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Dar es Salaam, August 27, 2023 – The water sector in Tanzania stands at the forefront of global achievement in results-based project implementation, as Water Minister Jumaa Aweso highlighted. Addressing regional leaders and administrative secretaries during a training workshop organized by the Office of the President, TAMISEMI, and the Leadership Institute, Minister Aweso revealed that the Ministry of Water…

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Time for Africa to rise with agriculture and food systems that work, says Amath Pathé Sene

August 25, 2023
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| Features

Africa stands on the verge of transformative change, as it prepares to leverage its agricultural and food systems to ignite sustainable growth and alleviate poverty. Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, based in Rwanda, is leading this effort. Recently, Anthony Muchoki and Lilian Pius Ekonga were fortunate enough to engage in a…

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Tanzania Sets Bold Agenda for AGRF Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit: “Ready to Feed the World

August 24, 2023
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| Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023

kILIMOKWANZA.ORG CORRESPONDENT – Under the vast canopy of Africa’s food security discourse, Tanzania is positioning itself as not just a participant, but a leader. As the AGRF Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit nears its commencement in September, Tanzania’s vision for its agricultural sector and its broader implications for the continent have come into sharper focus. Joseph Kiraiya, the Director…

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Dar es Salaam Gears Up for AGRF Africa Food Systems 2023: A Nod to Tanzania’s Agricultural Resurgence

August 24, 2023
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| Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023

Over 2,300 International Delegates registered for the Upcoming African Food Systems Forum in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that preparations for the forthcoming African Food Systems Forum, set to be held in Dar es Salaam next month, are progressing smoothly. Currently, over 2,300 individuals from various countries have registered their…

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Tanzania Meteorological Authority Forecasts Above Average Rainfall Due to El-Nino

August 24, 2023
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| News

DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecasted above-average to average rainfall for the upcoming October to December season, attributing the weather pattern to the El-Nino rains. Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, Acting Director-General of TMA, revealed this prediction for regions that typically experience two rainy seasons in a year. He stated that even though the El-Nino phenomenon…

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AGRA Engages Media Ahead of Prominent Food Systems Conference

August 24, 2023
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| Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023

Dar es Salaam: As the clock ticks down to the much-awaited AGRF food systems summit, key stakeholders from AGRA took a strategic step by engaging with leading media editors in Tanzania. This move, a prelude to the summit, aims to forge a robust synergy and deepen mutual comprehension between AGRA and the fourth estate. Vianey Rweyendela, AGRA’s Country Manager…

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