African Agriculture and Food Systems
Ruvuma, Tanzania – September 28, 2024In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to introduce reforms that will simplify farmer payments and enhance market access. The President announced these changes during her visit to Ruvuma, where she addressed farmers and local leaders at […]
HAI, KILIMANJARO – By Anthony John In a powerful address that underscored Tanzania’s emergence as a key player in global agriculture, U.S. Ambassador Michael Battle praised the exceptional quality of Tanzanian avocados during the launch of USAID’s Feed the Future Tanzania Tuhifadhi Chakula (Let’s Save Food) Project on September 26, 2027. The event, hosted in […]
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – September 26, 2024: In a major effort to strengthen food security in Tanzania, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Feed the Future Tanzania Tuhifadhi Chakula (Let’s Save Food) project. This five-year, 60 billion Tanzanian Shillings ($24 million) initiative is focused on reducing post-harvest losses in Tanzania’s key horticulture […]
Arusha, September 23, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector by enhancing access to modern technologies and fostering closer collaboration with the private sector. This pledge was delivered by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Gerald Mweli, during the official opening of a two-day […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 18, 2024: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), has announced that the Government of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Agriculture, will continue to implement various strategies to strengthen the competitiveness of domestically produced crops in international markets and open new ones. Hon. Silinde made these remarks on September […]
Dar es Salaam: Dec 1984 – Sept 15, 2024 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has honoured the life and legacy of Emanuely Deodath Lyimo, a leader whose vision, passion, and dedication left an indelible mark on Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Since joining SAGCOT in October 2014, Emanuely’s remarkable journey stood as a testament […]
Ruvuma Farmers in the Ruvuma region have been commended for their intelligence and willingness to adopt scientific farming methods in crop production. This praise came from the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), during a public meeting on September 19, 2024, after inspecting the Mtyangimbole Maize Selling Center in Songea District. In addition to […]
Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations Tanzania. The focus of the event is to address significant challenges in Tanzania’s rice market, bringing together key industry experts, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss how to create a […]
Nestled in Tanzania’s Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT), Rutuba Farm, under the stewardship of Managing Director Otto Ulyate, is a beacon of sustainable avocado production and is set to lead in export success to China. Based in Iringa, the farm recently secured approval to access China’s rapidly expanding avocado market, a milestone that highlights its […]
Dar es Salaam Tanzania seeks to generate $2 billion annually from avocado In 2015, Tanzanice Co. Ltd. embarked on a mission to showcase Tanzania’s high-quality avocados on the global stage, focusing on the Southern Highlands within the SAGCOT Corridor. This pioneering effort laid the groundwork for Tanzania’s avocado export strategy to European markets. The recent […]