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

Global Initiative Sheds Light on Unknown Aspects of Our Diet, Aiming to Transform Nutrition and Planetary Health

Kilimokwaza.org Reporter In a revealing publication in Nature Food, the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) has identified significant gaps in the scientific community’s understanding of what people consume daily. Spearheaded by the American Heart Association alongside other global leaders in science and nutrition, the initiative announced on April 8, 2024, in Washington, a comprehensive list of 1,650 diverse…

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New Online Dashboard Brings Transparency to Climate Finance; Gives Open Access to Funding Data for Indigenous Peoples, Local Communities, and Afrodescendant Peoples’ Tenure Rights and Forest Guardianship

kilimokwanza.org Reporter In an era where climate change poses a formidable challenge to global biodiversity and the well-being of Indigenous Peoples (IP), local communities (LC), and Afro-descendant Peoples (ADP), a revolutionary tool has been introduced to ensure transparency and efficiency in climate finance. The Path to Scale dashboard, a novel open-source online platform, was launched on April 10, 2024,…

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Tanzania Pioneers Seed Conservation in Africa with Launch of Advanced Gene Bank

By Safari Juma Arusha, Tanzania, has become the focal point for agricultural innovation and biodiversity preservation in Africa, following the landmark inauguration of the continent’s most advanced seed conservation facility, the Africa Vegetable Gene Bank, on March 19, 2024. This groundbreaking development signifies Tanzania’s ascendancy as the cornerstone of Africa’s agricultural resilience and environmental sustainability. The Visionary Leap: Establishing…

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Malawi Halts Soya Bean Exports to Bolster Domestic Industries Amid Production Decline

The Malawi government has announced a critical intervention in the agricultural sector by suspending the exportation of raw soya beans. This decisive action, conveyed through a press release by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, takes effect from 8th April 2024. It comes as a strategic response to a significant 20% reduction…

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Former Tanzanian President Kikwete Stresses Role of Homegrown Innovations in African Agriculture

Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, currently serving as an AGRA Board Member and Chairman of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat, envisions a continent where hunger is eradicated, fertile fields thrive with life, and farmers are empowered to succeed. In his op-ed, he states, “One cannot understate the significance of agriculture in Africa. It is the backbone of our…

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Morogoro: Tanzania’s Emerging Spice Powerhouse

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a remarkable stride towards becoming a key player in the global spice market, the Morogoro Region of Tanzania has achieved a significant milestone by producing 2,000 tonnes of cloves, valued at a staggering 36 billion Tanzanian Shillings (/-) in 2023. This achievement not only marks Morogoro’s prominence in the mainland’s spice industry but also underscores the…

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TAMFI & Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change – A Confluence of Gender Empowerment, Environmental Advocacy, and Finance

On March 26, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a groundbreaking conference titled “Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change” in Dar es Salaam. This event marked a significant step towards integrating gender empowerment, environmental advocacy, and finance, aligning with the visionary efforts of Tanzania under Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. Ms. Winnie Terry, TAMFI’s…

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Tanzania’s Dairy Revolution: A Catalyst for Nutrition, Education, and Economic Progress

By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries reports a significant uptick in milk production, from 2.2 billion liters in the 2020/21 budget to over 3.6 billion liters in the 2022/23 fiscal year. This surge reflects the transformative momentum propelling Tanzania’s dairy industry toward newfound heights. In the vast expanses of Tanzania, a profound transformation is unfolding—a transformation…

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Tanzania-Norway Partnership Strengthens Agricultural Innovation in SAGCOT Corridor

Q1 2024 edition of the SAGCOT Newsletter. The SAGCOT Centre, alongside the regional governments of Iringa and Morogoro, welcomed Her Excellency Ms Tone Tinnes, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, on a visit to the heart of Tanzania’s agricultural powerhouse—the Ihemi and Kilombero Clusters. This trip, held March 13-15, 2024, showcased the success stories born from the longstanding Tanzania-Norway partnership.  Ambassador…

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