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Siny Samba is the AGRA’s Women Agripreneurs of the Year #WAYA2023

Dar es Salaam: 6 September 2023: AGRA, today announced the winners of the 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA2023) at the Africa Food Systems Forum, AGRF2023 held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. These exceptional women have illuminated the path to excellence through their groundbreaking innovations driving transformative growth in the agricultural sector across Africa. Women are the…

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Heifer International Amplifies the Voice of Youth and Innovation at AGRF 2023

Dar es Salaam – Sunlit skies, animated chatter, a tapestry of over 3000 delegates from more than 70 countries, and at the center of this vibrant collage, stood Heifer International. At the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023, amidst an array of discussions and panels, one voice echoed with undeniable clarity: the voice of youth-powered innovation. Amidst the tents…

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African Trade Agreements Highlight Need for Environmental Considerations

September 6, DAR ES SALAAM – A new analysis from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) indicates that African trade agreements must incorporate actionable environmental provisions to promote sustainable agricultural growth and resilience against climate change. The 2023 AATM report, a collaboration between AKADEMIYA2063 and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), was presented at the Africa Food Systems…

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 Tanzania Takes the Lead in Livestock Sector at AGRF Summit, Unveils Untapped Potential

Dar Es Salaam, 6th September 2023 – Honourable Abdallah Hamis Ulega (MP), the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, showcased the immense potentials and opportunities Tanzania holds in its livestock sector today at the AGRF Summit. The country boasts an impressive record with livestock playing an essential role in 2.2 million Tanzanian households. In 2023 alone, the livestock sector contributed…

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AGRF Summit Shines Spotlight on Women in African Agriculture: VOWET Hails the New AASR Report

AGRF Summit, formerly known as the African Green Revolution Forum, brought forth illuminating insights into the state of agriculture across the African continent. With the release of the Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), the spotlight was firmly fixed on the role and significance of women in this essential sector. The AASR, an authoritative voice on the continent’s agricultural prospects,…

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African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA): The Key to Revolutionizing African Agriculture?

Released at AGRF, the Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) Highlights AfCFTA’s Potential in Shaping the Continent’s Food Systems Dar es Salaam: At this year’s AGRF Summit, the much-anticipated Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) was unveiled, offering a fresh perspective on the continent’s agricultural challenges and potentials. Chief among its revelations is the potential of the African Continental Free Trade…

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Revolutionizing African Food Systems: The Promise and Potential of Sustainable Growth

Kilimokwanza.org In Africa, the narrative surrounding food systems is one of contrast – of persistent challenges and of boundless potential. A comprehensive report -The Africa Agriculture Status Report AASR, released in Dar es Sallam at the AGRF Summit elucidates the state of Africa’s food and agricultural environment, offering an insightful panorama of its current dynamics and future prospects. For…

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Empowering Tanzania’s Farmers: TAMFI and TAREA’s New Partnership Fuels Renewable Energy Solutions

Empowering Tanzania’s Farmers: TAMFI and TAREA’s Revolutionary Partnership In an era of environmental concerns and rising energy demands, two of Tanzania’s premier institutions have teamed up to write a new chapter in the nation’s green energy saga. Green Energy Meets Microfinance The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) recently unveiled a transformative…

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Tanzanian Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango Calls for Enhanced Agricultural Practices at AGRF Dealroom

DAR ES SALAAM — Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango’s address at today’s AGRF Dealroom event was a clarion call for agricultural transformation in Africa. Addressing African leaders with fervor, Dr. Mpango spotlighted the critical areas of innovation, inclusivity, and fair trade in the continent’s agricultural landscape. Speaking on the continent’s potential, Dr. Mpango remarked, “I think Africa needs to…

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Dr. Kalibata’s Vision at the Heart of the Food Systems Forum in Tanzania

The Food Systems Forum in Dar es Salaam, is more than a gathering; it’s a convergence of minds determined to address the very challenges that shape our daily lives. Dr. Kalibata, President of AGRA, sets the tone with her insights on the forum’s significance. “This Food Systems Forum, taking place here in Tanzania, is poised to tackle our pressing…

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