“Only 40% of Tanzanian farmers use improved seeds.”
In a bold stride to enhance food security in Tanzania and transform the country into the food hub of Africa, the government, in collaboration with Yara, a leading fertilizer company,…
Food Systems in Africa: It’s Time for Assessment and Urgent Action
By Amath Pathe Sene In the past two decades, African governments have been working significantly towards transforming their food systems. The objectives set in the Maputo and Malabo Declarations remain…
Tanzania’s Bold Invitation: A Step Forward for a Fertilizer-Enriched Future
As the world watches Africa’s rising economic potential, Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, takes an unprecedented leap towards sustainable agriculture. On July 27, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Russia, a global…
The seven agro-ecological zones of Tanzania
Tanzania has seven agroecological zones, each with its unique climate, soils, and vegetation. These seven agroecological zones support a wide variety of crops and livestock, and they play a vital…
Kenyan Government to Subsidize Fertilizer for Food Security
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Kwanza government announced its commitment to continue subsidizing production to ensure food security nationwide, according to Principal Secretary (PS) Kello Harsama, the Ministry of Agriculture,…
Africa’s Journey To Self-Sufficiency: The Power of Intra-Africa Trade
By Daniel NjiwaHead of Regional Food Trade and Resilience, AGRA With its vast agricultural resources and untapped potential, Africa holds the key to overcoming food security challenges and achieving self-sufficiency….
Tanzania Seeks To Formalize Crop Trade to Protect Farmers and Traders
The government is planning to formalize crop trade and simplify the tracking of food information nationwide, aiming to safeguard farmers and traders and facilitate the easy availability of goods. The…
The 2023 KILIMO Marathon and Expo: A Race for Green Change, Targeting the Planting of 1 Million Fruit and Spice Trees
A concerted effort from Morogoro Regional Commissioner’s office, SAGCOT, Shambadunia, and other key stakeholders has given rise to an impactful annual event series dedicated to revitalising the agricultural sector. The…
Najim Zuberi Msenga: Fronts Agricultural, Mining, and Tourism Innovation Mix
By Erick Toroka Tanzania, the East African nation, is renowned for its verdant landscapes, teeming with diverse flora and fauna. But it’s not just nature’s bounty that catches the eye;…
Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture Unveils Comprehensive Agriculture Land Management Plan
To streamline agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning (DALMP), has announced a series of…