African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s tea sector, through the Dar es Salaam Tea Auctions, has begun to carve out a significant niche in the global tea market. Despite initial fluctuations, with the second auction doubling the average price per kg from the first, and the third seeing a decrease in sales volume while maintaining price stability, there […]
Kilimokwanza.org team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is spearheading a transformative initiative that promises to revolutionize the Tanzanian livestock sector by dramatically reducing animal feed costs. This ambitious endeavour, conducted in partnership with the Tanzanian government, the Netherlands Embassy, and various other stakeholders, aims to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of livestock […]
Durban, South Africa: In a move to enhance intra-African trade, Dr. Ashatu Kijaji, the Minister of Industry and Trade, and the Chairperson of the 13th African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Ministers of Trade Meeting, has urged member countries to optimally utilize the available opportunities within the AfCFTA framework to bolster trade across the continent. […]
The Tanzanian tea sector, steeped in history and tradition, is undergoing a transformative consolidation, marking a significant turning point in its journey. This feature explores the recent merger of key institutions in the tea industry, a move that’s set to reshape the landscape of tea production and trade in Tanzania. Historical Context: Tea first took […]
Dar es Salaam Minister of Agriculture Hussein Mohamed Bashe recently spoke about his Ministry’s visionary ‘Agenda 10/30’. This comprehensive strategy aims to radically transform the landscape of agriculture in Tanzania, addressing critical demographic and economic challenges, and setting ambitious growth targets for the next decade. During his speech, Minister Bashe emphasized the urgency of adapting […]