African Agriculture and Food Systems
Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, January 10, 2024 – The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024, set to be held from January 15 to 19, has generated significant anticipation as leaders from across the globe prepare to convene under the theme “Rebuilding Trust.” Among the prominent attendees is Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, representing African leadership in discussions […]
Roadmap to replacing imported apples with locally produced ones Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s apple industry is undergoing a profound and noteworthy transformation, with Tamu Tamu Tanzania Limited (TTT) at the forefront of this impactful change. Khalid Mgaramo, SAGCOT, Cluster & Partnerships Manager – Ihemi commends the collaboration with TTT as a pivotal cornerstone in establishing a […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a strategic move to address the recent sugar production shortfalls, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M. Bashe, has announced the temporary allowance for the importation of sugar. This decision comes as a response to the unexpected decline in domestic sugar production, primarily due to heavy rainfall disrupting sugar cane harvesting. Over the […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team. In the fertile lands of Mbeya Region, Mbeya Rural District at Igoma Village, a new era of agricultural prosperity is unfolding, led by the region’s dedicated potato farmers. Ms Tulalumba Mloge, Principal Executive Assistant to the SAGCOT Chief Executive Officer, has shared inspiring insights into the recent developments reshaping this vibrant community’s agricultural […]
Anthony Muchoki In a groundbreaking announcement, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, declared a significant achievement for the country’s agricultural sector. Tanzania has emerged as the second-largest producer of tobacco in Africa, signaling a remarkable growth trajectory in the industry. The minister revealed that the tobacco production has surged from 50,000 tons to an […]
Geneva, Switzerland, 8 January 2024 – The World Economic Forum (WEF) unveiled its inaugural Global Cooperation Barometer, developed in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, shedding light on the dynamics of global cooperation over the past decade. The barometer, utilizing 42 indicators, measures five crucial pillars: trade and capital, innovation and technology, climate and natural capital, […]
Kilimokwanza.org President Dr. Hussein Mwinyi has stated that Zanzibar is the leading country in seaweed production in Africa, with production increasing by more than 12,594 tons in the year 2021/22, despite competition from major global producers such as China, the Philippines, Indonesia, and others. President Dr. Mwinyi attributes all the achievements to the implementation of […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The USDA’s 100th Annual Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), themed “Cultivating the Future,” is a landmark event slated for February 15-16, 2024, at the Crystal City Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. This prestigious event stands as a testament to the USDA’s century-long commitment to fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of agriculture. […]
Leaders are the driving force behind progress in any endeavour Dr Fentahun Mengistu Tiruneh knows firsthand the immense potential of the agriculture sector in Ethiopia but also understands the daunting challenges it faces – from environmental degradation to technological stagnation and the impact of climate change. As the Country Director of the Sasakawa Africa Association-Ethiopia, […]
Kilimokwanza.org Kenya’s agriculture sector has been severely impacted by the El Nino rains, incurring losses amounting to Ksh16.26 billion, as disclosed by the government. The National El Nino Emergency and Disaster Response Command Centre released a statement on Friday, detailing the extent of the devastation caused by the unseasonal weather phenomenon. Devastation Across the Board […]