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Month: July 2024

Enhancing Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Through the Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS)

July 31, 2024
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Enhancing Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Through the Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS) Tanzania is revolutionizing its agricultural sector with the Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS), a comprehensive digital platform that streamlines agricultural trade processes. Accessible at https://atmis.kilimo.go.tz, ATMIS simplifies the application and issuance of export and import permits, enhancing transparency and regulatory compliance within the sector. Benefits of…

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The Tanzanian government has invested Tsh 13.9 trillion in the SAGCOT Corridor.

July 31, 2024
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DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July 31, 2024. He highlighted SAGCOT’s pivotal role in transforming the sector and outlined ambitious plans to extend its successful model to new agricultural corridors nationwide. The exhibition, which will open on August 1st, will showcase…

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The 3rd TAFORI Scientific Conference Focuses on Restoring Forest Landscapes for Sustainable Development

July 30, 2024
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Arusha, Tanzania – The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, is set to host the 3rd TAFORI Scientific Conference from December 11th to 13th, 2024, at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC). This year’s conference theme, “Restoring Forest Landscapes for Sustainable Development and Climate Change Mitigation,” underscores the critical role of forest…

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Dewji and ATIDI Forge Strategic Alliance to Propel Pan-African Investment

July 29, 2024
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| Africa, Tanzania

In a landmark move set to ignite trade and investment across Africa, Mohammed Dewji, Owner and President of MeTL Group, recently convened with Mrs. Tusekile Kibonde from the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI). The strategic meeting emphasized ATIDI’s crucial role in stimulating investment opportunities by providing insurance against trade and investment risks. Representing 22 member countries, including…

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Data-Driven Revolution: How African Policymakers Can Transform Agriculture

July 29, 2024
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| Africa, Features

By Davis Muthuni The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the game”. They regulate the roles and behaviour of players in the sector, determine resource allocation, and assign incentives and disincentives accordingly. Policies shape the business environment by influencing costs, risks, and competition barriers for different…

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Tanzania’s Collaborative Agricultural Future: Engaging Stakeholders for Enhanced Market Access and Financial Support

July 29, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – In a visionary effort to bolster its agricultural sector, Tanzania has launched a comprehensive initiative to engage various stakeholders, including financial institutions, private sector partners, and international donors. This initiative aims to improve market access, increase financial support for farmers, and foster collaboration across the agricultural value chain. By working together, the government and its partners…

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Hussein Bashe& Ms. Safia Boly: By empowering women and youth smallholder farmers, we sow the seeds of a prosperous and self-sufficient continent

July 25, 2024
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| Tanzania

Unleashing Africa’s Agricultural Potential Empowering women and youth in agriculture is not just a goal; it’s a necessity for Tanzania’s future. With a population projected to reach 186.9 million by 2065 and a significant portion being young people, the stakes are high. Unemployment disproportionately affects our youth and women, many of whom are engaged in subsistence agriculture. Addressing these…

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Experts from China and Tanzania Exchange Agricultural Insights

July 25, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Team Experts in policy and research have highlighted the need for transformative agricultural policies in Tanzania. These policies should not stand alone but be integrated with other sectors to achieve significant agricultural changes, such as moving away from subsistence farming. These discussions emerged from a symposium on Tanzanian and Chinese experiences and cooperation in development, with a strong…

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Rwanda’s Agricultural Production Soars by 316,000 Tons in Q1 2024

July 24, 2024
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| Rwanda

Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) recently announced a substantial increase in agricultural production for the first quarter of 2024. Crop yield surged by 316,000 tons compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 4,379,725 tons. This achievement is a welcome development ahead of Umuganura, the cultural festival celebrating the harvest. Key Factors…

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Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2024: A Visionary Gathering for Agricultural Transformation

July 24, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – This August, Tanzania will host a grand celebration of its agricultural heritage and future at the Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2024. Set against the Nanenane Exhibition Grounds in Nzuguni, Dodoma, the event will run from the 1st to the 8th, showcasing the best agricultural, livestock, and fisheries sectors. A Historical Celebration Farmer’s Day, a tradition initiated…

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