African Agriculture and Food Systems
Pelkins Ajanoh from Cameroon Business: CassVitaPelkins Ajanoh, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of CassVita, is catalyzing change in Cameroon by extending the shelf-life of cassava, a climate-resilient root, from 3 days to a commendable 18 months. This forward-thinking venture is paving the way for rural farmers to derive more value from their crops, fostering food […]
By Hon Abdallah Hamis Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania Hello to our industry friends and everyone reading this in Tanzania and the world. Do you know the feeling when you spot a goldmine waiting to be explored? That is where we are right now with our Livestock and fisheries – our very own […]
Kilimokwanza.org In the vast mosaic of Africa’s developmental narrative, agriculture has long held a revered place. It is the cradle from which our ancestors drew sustenance, the legacy we aim to pass to our descendants. Today, this legacy stands at a crossroads. The recently concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 in Tanzania has illuminated the […]
Amid the sweeping savannahs and bustling marketplaces of Africa, a new narrative is emerging. The recently concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 laid the foundation for a future where tradition meets innovation, and where the youth and women stand at the forefront of an agricultural transformation. Empowering Tomorrow’s Agri-Leaders While the forum discussed extensive topics […]
Smallholder Farmers at the Forefront: Empowerment and Technology Take Center Stage at AFRICA FOOD SYSTEMS FORUM 2023 Tanzania, September 9, 2023 – Amidst the grandeur of discussions on large investments and top-tier collaborations at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, there echoed a persistent theme: the empowerment and technological upliftment of smallholder farmers. The Lifeline […]
Investment, Innovation, and Inclusivity: The Pillars of Transformation at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 by Anthony Muchoki The picturesque city of Dar es Salaam September 4 to 8, 2023 became came the epicenter of transformative dialogues, where innovation met tradition at the just-concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023. Hosted by Tanzania and presided over […]
Tanzania, September 10, 2023 – In the midst of global discussions on sustainability, climate change, and resilient food systems, the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 emerged as a beacon, charting the path for a sustainable agricultural future for the continent. Reimagining Distribution Networks One of the standout dialogues during the forum centered around the nexus […]
Amid the coastal breezes of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the future of Africa’s agriculture was being deliberated and sculpted between September 5th to 8th. Over 5400 delegates, including policy makers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and academics, converged at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, underscoring the continent’s shared vision for a robust, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural future. […]
September 9, 2023, witnessed a groundbreaking event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as two trailblazing agripreneurs emerged victorious in the esteemed GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals, hosted at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023. The Youth Town Hall, presided over by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was a shining beacon highlighting Africa’s commitment to […]