African Agriculture and Food Systems
New analysis shows benefits of conservation agriculture to crop performance, water efficiency and climate action in South Asia. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (16 April 2020) – An…
NEW ZEALAND – 92 developing countries included livestock-related emissions as a target for mitigation in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). One of the biggest…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has released its 2018 Annual Report, highlighting a year marked by significant…
MADRID, SPAIN – Weather and climate services are vital for sustainable development and climate change adaptation. The benefits of investment greatly outweigh the cost, and…
HANOI, VIETNAM – Dr. Leocadio Sebastian, the Regional Program Leader of the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) in…
New research to be presented at conference in Bali showcases opportunities for more sustainable farming practices that help meet climate goals as well as…
Without transformational changes in the food system, we have very little chance of meeting the SDGs by 2030. WAGENINGEN, THE NETHERLANDS – The people…
What: The 5th Global Science Conference on Climate-Smart Agriculture will this year focus on “Transforming food systems under a changing climate” to explore the…
Agroforestry is overlooked in global climate change reporting systems, resulting in missed opportunities to account for a major carbon sink. BURLINGTON, VERMONT – Farmers…
Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, maize, and livestock production, Vietnam can increase its Paris Agreement commitments, says a study that highlights climate action…
By combining the latest crop models and local expertise in Vietnam, Uganda and Nicaragua, scientists developed a process to pinpoint where cash crops and…
By 2040, rainfall on wheat, soybean, rice and maize will have changed, even if Paris Agreement emissions targets are met. Projections show parts of…
Study shows how crowdsourced citizen science can improve and accelerate crop variety recommendations In the context of rapidly evolving climate conditions, a new study…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, a significant transformation in the agricultural sector is underway, led by the burgeoning horticulture industry, locally known as ‘Malimbichi’. This…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has marked 2016 as a year of significant advancement in agricultural development…
Once upon a time in Tanzania, a visionary initiative was born, one that aimed to transform the nation’s agricultural landscape and, in doing so,…
The “Legal Guide to Strengthen Tanzania’s Seed and Input Markets” is a comprehensive document that aims to enhance Tanzania’s agricultural sector by developing and…
[Dar es Salaam, Tanzania] – Bella Bird, the World Bank Country Director for Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi, and Somalia, in a comprehensive Q&A , delved…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), established in 2010, embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize agriculture in Tanzania. It aimed to…
Kilimokwanza.org SAGCOT played a pivotal role in the 2015 Grow Africa Investment Forum in Cape Town, contributing to the advancement of public-private initiatives in…
Dar es Salaam Today, a significant milestone was achieved in Tanzania’s agricultural sector with the signing of an agreement to support the Southern Agricultural…
Our Reporter In a world facing a growing population, environmental flux, and uncertain economic landscapes, communication is not just a tool in agriculture –…
Dar es Salaam, October 2013 In a significant stride toward sustainable development and economic growth, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives proudly…
By Apollo Temu and Emmanuel D Tayari I once attended a Government Office in Moshi – Tanzania, trying to get a particular document following my Father’s untimely…