From AGCOT Centre- In the heart of Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, a quiet revolution is underway in the world of cocoa. While Tanzania may be a modest player in global cocoa production by volume, a company named Kokoa Kamili is steadfastly positioning the nation as a formidable force in quality. At the forefront of this movement is Siman Bindra, one…
By Adeline Ndesanjo, CEO, Synergy Africa Limited A Historic Turning Point: Tanzania’s Bold Declaration of Agricultural Sovereignty The commissioning of the ITRACOM Fertilizer Factory on June 28, 2025, by Her Excellency President Samia Suluhu Hassan, represents far more than a mere ceremonial event; it signifies a profound declaration of Tanzania’s unwavering commitment to agricultural self-sufficiency, economic resilience, and its…
DODOMA, Tanzania – June 27, 2025 – A new fertilizer plant, ITRACOM, is set to be officially launched tomorrow, June 28, 2025, in the Nala Industrial Area of Dodoma. The launch event will be graced by high-profile dignitaries, including the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President of the Republic of…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a bold step towards shaping the country’s long-term future, Tanzania’s Parliament has officially adopted Vision 2050, a transformative 25-year development blueprint that seeks to catapult the nation into high-income status by the middle of the century. The ambitious plan sets an average annual GDP growth target exceeding 8% and aims to achieve a gross domestic…
DODOMA, Tanzania – A recent high-profile visit by a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania, alongside representatives from the AGCOT Centre, has cast a spotlight on the transformative power of strategic agricultural development in Tanzania. On June 26, 2025, the delegation toured the Raha Vegetable Farm branch in Kibaigwa, Dodoma, a testament to the thriving potential within the…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has called on residents to move beyond merely praising the 49th Sabasaba International Trade Fair and instead seize the opportunity to actively participate in the exhibition to help grow the national economy. Speaking today, June 26, 2025, during a capacity-building seminar for exhibitors in Dar es…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 26, 2025 – Kilimo RoundTable Africa is pleased to announce the 2nd Kilimo RoundTable Agriculture Summit & Gala Dinner, set to take place on August 6, 2025. This highly anticipated event follows the groundbreaking success of the inaugural summit held in Dodoma during the 2024 Nane Nane celebrations, which set a new precedent…
Dodoma, Tanzania – June 25, 2025 – Young participants in Tanzania’s “Building a Better Tomorrow” (BBT) program, operating at the Chinangali block farm in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, have commenced harvesting a variety of crops in their second production season. This milestone signifies the growing success and impact of the BBT initiative in empowering the nation’s youth in agriculture….
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 24, 2025 – Tanzania and the Russian Federation are exploring extensive collaborations in the agricultural sector, following bilateral consultations held virtually yesterday between Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and Russian Deputy Ministers of Agriculture, Mr. Markovich Maxim and Ms. Afonina Marina. The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in…
Dodoma, Tanzania – June 24, 2025 – Tanzania is poised for a significant boom in its pyrethrum industry, with government officials and stakeholders urging farmers to embrace efficient cultivation practices to capitalize on growing market demand and rising prices. This call to action came during the 15th General Meeting of Pyrethrum Stakeholders, held at the Midland Hotel in Dodoma….