African Agriculture and Food Systems
As the world celebrates The World Avocado Association (WAO)Avacado Month in June, SAGCOT, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, has established the “Avocado…
Kilimokwanza.org Team East Africa boasts diverse high-value crops, often called “money trees,” providing substantial economic returns and long-term sustainability. These generational wealth trees can…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter On June 16, 2023, the Tanzanian government, through the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), took a significant step towards enhancing the nation’s…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Since its inception in 2010, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has been at the forefront of a monumental transformation…
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Nairobi, Kenya – May 29, 2024 The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) of Kenya has announced the imposition of a new levy on importing…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 29, 2024 The push for increased investment in school meals across Africa gained momentum today with the suggestion of a…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter A recent event co-hosted by The Rockefeller Foundation at the African Development Bank (AfDB) annual meeting highlighted the importance of investing in…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter A pioneering venture is on the way in the vibrant community of Tabata, Dar es Salaam. Darfrosa Chuwa, an innovative entrepreneur, is…
Source: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative. (2023). Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector. Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Soya (soybeans) is a…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In 2023, Zanzibar-based spice company 1001 Organic achieved substantial growth and set new benchmarks for sustainability and community involvement. The company’s Corporate…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In an exciting development for the agricultural sector, Farm For the Future Tanzania Limited (FFF), a notable partner of the Southern Agricultural…
Dodoma, Tanzania – May 27 to June 5, 2024 In alignment with the global community, Tanzania is set to celebrate World Environment Day (WED)…
kilimokwazna.org 2024/5 budget speech delivered by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania’s animal feed industry emerged as a key focus area, showcasing remarkable…
Table 1: Milk Production and Processing Category 2022/2023 2023/2024 Percentage Increase Milk Production 3.60 billion liters 3.97 billion liters 10.3% Milk Processed 77.90 million…
Kigali, Rwanda – May 23, 2024 – In anticipation of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 finals, AGRA has announced the launch of Kigali…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Critical challenges facing Tanzania’s agriculture were highlighted during the significant 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference held in Dodoma and at the African…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter During a side event titled “Partnering for Soil Health Data” at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit in Nairobi, Geoffrey…
The African Union’s Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH24) commenced yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering over 4,000 participants including eight heads of state…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Amidst growing concerns over food security globally, Tanzania has proactively set a target to enhance its national food storage capacity to 3…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In response to fluctuating rainfall patterns and the increasing need for stable agricultural output, Tanzania has embarked on an ambitious plan to…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is making significant strides in agricultural research and development (R&D) with a focused investment in seed research, pest management, and soil…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Tanzania’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employing a large portion of the workforce. However, the sector…