In a significant push towards revitalizing Mozambique’s agricultural sector, AGRA has disbursed a whopping US$28 million. This financial injection is a ray of hope for the nation’s struggling farmers, with AGRA’s support reaching approximately 800,000 producers. Over the last five years, AGRA’s investments have amounted to over US$16 million, translating to more than one billion meticais at current exchange…
AGRA, Mbeya: In a remarkable show of support for agricultural development and innovation, Former Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Pinda, paid a visit to the just concluded Nanenane Exhibition at John Mwakangale Stadium in Mbeya. During his visit, he provided valuable insights and advice on agribusiness. Hon. Pinda commenced his tour by exploring the Organic Farming Stakeholders’ booth under the…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), initiated as a Public-Private Partnership during the World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Dar es Salaam in 2010, is ambitiously aiming to significantly boost soybean production. By 2025, SAGCOT is targeting an output exceeding 50,000 tonnes of soybeans, a substantial increase from the current production range of 5,000 to…
By Charles Muchoki In a powerful endorsement of the strides Tanzania has made in developing its agriculture and food systems, Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, extolled the East African nation’s diversified ecosystems and its potential in the agricultural sector. “Today, Tanzania has diverse ecosystems that vary from the north to the south…
Charles Makongoro Nyerere, the Regional Commissioner of Rukwa, has lauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her transformative initiatives aimed at revitalizing the agricultural landscape in the Rukwa region of Tanzania. Nyerere’s commendation is a testimony to these measures’ positive impact on local farmers and their livelihoods. Among the initiatives Nyerere extolled, the fertilizer subsidy program has dramatically alleviated the…
In a significant move to boost Tanzania’s agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Fertilizer Subsidy Program. He unveiled plans for an innovative Agriculture Innovation Center at the annual Nanenane Exhibition in the Mbeya region. Addressing the gathering at the exhibition, Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, revealed the details of the newly introduced fertilizer subsidy program. “Honorable…
Mbeya, Tanzania — In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize agriculture and uplift low-income farmers, the Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to drill wells across all 184 councils in the country. Spearheaded by the National Irrigation Commission, this initiative is poised to reshape the lives of 27,600 farmers by providing them with essential resources for efficient and year-round…
In a major development that promises to reshape Kenya’s agricultural landscape, President Ruto has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide farmers with more affordable loans. Addressing a spirited crowd at a rally in Nakuru, Ruto announced an allocation of 10 billion shillings to bolster the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), paving the way for significantly reduced interest rates capped at…
Tanzania is set to make a resounding mark on the global stage as it ramps up efforts to attract substantial investment in its burgeoning livestock and fishery sectors. The spotlight now falls on the eagerly anticipated Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF), a paramount occasion poised to harness the collective wisdom of luminaries, visionaries, and stakeholders from across the African…
In a resounding call for unity and progress, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega, has extended a fervent invitation to industry players, urging them to actively engage in Africa’s Food Systems Forum scheduled for this September in the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam. The event has garnered significant attention as Minister Ulega orchestrates a dynamic campaign to…