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Month: July 2024

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Inaugurates Modern Silos and Grain Storage Facilities in Katavi

July 14, 2024
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| Features, Tanzania

On July 14, 2024, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, officially inaugurated state-of-the-art silos, grain storage facilities, and launched the 2024/2025 grain purchasing season in Katavi Region. During her address at the inauguration ceremony, President Samia highlighted that establishing these modern storage facilities underscores the urgent need to transform agriculture into a commercial…

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AGRA Reinforces Support at Tanzania Food Systems Partners Dialogue and Workshop

July 14, 2024
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*Tsh 33 trillion needed to implement the Agenda 10/30 initiative * AGRA has pledged $40 million to support to “Building a Better Tomorrow” initiative Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Tanzania Food Systems Partners Dialogue and Workshop, held on July 11, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, marked a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards a more robust and sustainable…

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Tanzania Food Systems Partners Dialogue: Advancing Agricultural Transformation

July 14, 2024
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By Linnet Muchoki The recent Tanzania Food Systems Partners Dialogue convened diverse national and international stakeholders to address crucial issues in sustainable agricultural development and food security. Chaired by His Excellency Hailemariam Dessalegn, the event featured prominent personalities, including Dr. David Nabarro, IFAD Regional Director, Honorable Ministers, Ambassadors, and representatives from academia, media, and development agencies. Under the leadership…

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President Samia Congratulates Farmers for Ensuring Tanzania’s Food Self-Sufficiency

July 14, 2024
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Katavi, July 13, 2024 – In a commendable address today, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, praised farmers nationwide for their extraordinary efforts in boosting food production. This achievement has positioned Tanzania to attain a food self-sufficiency level exceeding 120%. President Dr. Samia extended her congratulations while addressing the public at the…

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Solar Energy: Tanzania’s Untapped Resource for Agricultural Advancement

July 14, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (July 12, 2024) – Solar energy holds the potential to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector by providing clean, sustainable power for irrigation, crop preservation, and processing. This innovation could significantly reduce operational costs for farmers and bolster food security nationwide. Deodatus Balile, Chairman of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF), emphasized this message during the unveiling of…

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Transforming Tanzania’s Agricultural Landscape: The Agenda 10/30 Roadmap

July 12, 2024
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Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, is set for a significant transformation with the launch of the Agenda 10/30 Roadmap during AGRA-supported Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop. This strategic initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to propel the crop sub-sector GDP growth rate to an ambitious 10% by 2030, up from the…

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Youth Engagement Key to Inclusive Growth in Agriculture, Says Minister Bashe

July 12, 2024
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| Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a landmark address at the Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop held on July 11, 2024, Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), emphasized the pivotal role of youth engagement in advancing the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Minister Bashe highlighted the significance of the…

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Mbigiri Farmers in the SAGCOT Corridor Supply Sugarcane to Mkulazi Sugar Factory

July 12, 2024
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| Features, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Kilosa, Morogoro Region—To boost local agriculture within the SAGCOT corridor, external sugarcane farmers in Mbigiri have commenced supplying sugarcane to the Mkulazi Sugar Factory in Kilosa. This week marked the first successful harvest and delivery of sugarcane from these farmers to the factory. By Thursday, July 11th, 2024, 300 tons of fresh sugarcane had been delivered, contributing to the…

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Press Conference on Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue Highlights Youth Engagement in Agricultural Growth

July 11, 2024
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania—At a key meeting held on July 11th, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), emphasized the importance of youth involvement in driving the growth of Tanzania’s agricultural sector. The meeting, held at the Serena Hotel, was attended by various leaders, including former Ethiopian Prime Minister, Hon. Hailemariam Desalegn, who…

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Leveraging East Africa’s Soybean Opportunity: A Path to Economic and Agricultural Transformation

July 10, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Team According to a report by Gatsby Africa, the soybean value chain in East Africa holds immense potential for economic growth and agricultural resilience. Despite natural solid growing conditions, regional production remains low, with Uganda dominating at 90% of East Africa’s soybean production. However, the region is still heavily dependent on imports, with Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda collectively…

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