African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — For too long, farming has been seen as a last resort: hard, manual work for the elderly or for…
Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, AU Permanent Representative to China, at GLAST 2026 in Sanya: innovation only succeeds when it reaches the…
The Potato Council of Tanzania and the National Potato Council of Kenya have signed a five-year MoU on seed, standards, trade and research at…
By Esther Mnyika Agriculture employs over 75% of Tanzanians and is the backbone of economic growth and employment generation in the nation. The government,…
Ruvuma, Tanzania – September 28, 2024In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of…
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…
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – September 26, 2024: In a major effort to strengthen food security in Tanzania, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has…
Arusha, September 23, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector by enhancing access to modern technologies…
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 18, 2024: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), has announced that the Government of Tanzania, through the…
Ruvuma Farmers in the Ruvuma region have been commended for their intelligence and willingness to adopt scientific farming methods in crop production. This praise…
The residents of Ushetu District Council and Kahama District welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), with great enthusiasm on September 15, 2024,…
By Mnyika Esther On September 15, 2024, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), visited Kahama District in Shinyanga Region, where he inspected…
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, held in May 2024, set the stage for improving agricultural productivity and soil health across sub-Saharan…
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative…
August 2024, Kidatu-Ifakara, Tanzania – In a significant leap towards agricultural transformation, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge…
DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July…
Arusha, Tanzania – The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, is set to host the 3rd TAFORI…
“SAGCOT has shown us the way by supporting convenings that formed the poultry stakeholders compact and its executive secretariat committee.” Morogoro, Tanzania— In a…
Katavi, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking effort to enhance agricultural productivity and food security, the Tanzanian government under President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan is…
Prof. Jangsaen Kim, Director of the Canaan Global Centre in South Korea (centre, in a tie), and Dr. Rozalia Rwegasira, Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) announced in June a landmark $576 million investment for Mkulazi, Morogoro, poised to revolutionize…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – July 16, 2024 Kilimo Roundtable Africa, a platform for Collaboration, Innovation, and Growth in the agriculture sector, has urged…
By Beda Msimbe Tanzania has made significant strides toward a more robust, sustainable food system, underscored at the Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and…
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…