May 6, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania is addressing one of its most critical challenges—food loss and waste—through the “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative. Announced on August 8, 2023, this ambitious five-year project is supported by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented in partnership with the Tanzania Horticultural Association […]
May 6, 2024
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SAGCOT CEO to Spotlight Soil Health at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Kilimokwanza.org On May 7th, 2024, at the Kenya International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT, will address the pressing issue of soil degradation at the AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. The session, “Managing Degraded Soils for Reclaiming […]
May 5, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to the efforts of Mary Kipeja, the Director General of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT). Kipeja has passionately acclaimed Tanzanian tea as one of the finest globally, emphasizing its substantial health […]
May 5, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania, through The Cereals and other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), officially announced the opening of the 2023/2024 sesame buying season. The inaugural auction occurred on May 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Kanga warehouse in the Songwe District. COPRA, in collaboration […]
May 5, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s horticultural industry has seen an impressive growth in production, recording a total of 8.43 million tons in the 2022/2023 period, up from 7.90 million tons the previous year. This significant increase not only demonstrates a robust growth trajectory but also underscores the effectiveness of the government’s agricultural policies and the collaborative efforts […]
May 5, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders from across Africa and the globe will gather to address the pressing issues of soil degradation and acidity that threaten the continent’s agricultural productivity and food security. This session, “Managing Degraded […]
May 5, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS) 2024, organized under the auspices of the African Union, is set to convene from May 7th to 9th in Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark summit, hosted at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders including heads of state, policymakers, […]
May 4, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has launched a new call for proposals targeting agricultural cooperatives, producers, and enterprises across ten African countries. This initiative offers a promising opportunity for organizations in Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to secure grant funding […]
May 3, 2024
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May 3, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Team Amidst growing concerns over food security globally, Tanzania has proactively set a target to enhance its national food storage capacity to 3 million tons by 2030. This ambitious goal, highlighted by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, during his recent budget speech, is a significant part of Tanzania’s strategy to ensure […]