African Agriculture and Food Systems
Tanzania hopes to make a significant impact and solidify its position as a key player in the region’s agricultural landscape. Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Manager of AGRA Tanzania, highlights the nation’s readiness with insightful words that echo their dedication to agricultural transformation. “Mkulima Akiongeza Tija – Increasing productivity for farmers directly boosts their competitiveness. It’s […]
Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Hussein M Bashe, has reignited the conversation surrounding the empowerment of female farmers, underscoring their pivotal role in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a side event hosted by Sneakers and Heels Women in Agriculture, a platform inspired by AGRF Summit, the Minister advocated for renewed commitment and strategic investments […]
By Anthony Muchoki According to Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of Africa Food Systems Forum, Africa currently imports over $75 billion in food annually, underscoring a production gap that, if filled, could morph the continent into a global agricultural powerhouse. The African Development Bank Group predicts that the sector will reach US$1 trillion […]
A Deep Dive into Hon. Hussein Bashe’s Inspection of the Pioneering Chinangali Farm Under the BBT-YIA Initiative KilimoKwanza.org Tanzania’s Dodoma region, a groundbreaking initiative, is quietly reshaping the future of agriculture. The Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA) has been capturing the nation’s attention since its launch in 2022, but it took […]
Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Dr. Denis Tippe, Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute’s Uyole Agricultural Research Institute in Mbeya, applauded the unveiling of SeedCast, a novel mobile application aimed at redefining Tanzania’s rice seed landscape. Speaking at the Rice Breeding Innovations Partners’ Annual Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Tippe remarked, “Witnessing […]
SeedCast App Launched to Transform Rice Seed Demand and Supply in Tanzania Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Patrick Ngwediagi, the Director General of the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI), has officially launched SeedCast, a revolutionary mobile app set to transform Tanzania’s rice seed market. In a high-profile unveiling at the Rice Breeding Innovations […]
In a landscape where food security remains one of the most pressing issues, AGRA, is about to hold its annual Africa Food Systems Summit. The objective is clear: to foster partnerships that aim to enhance agricultural yields, income, and food security across the continent. However, the recent criticisms from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in […]
August 31, 2023 As the Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 approaches in Tanzania, young entrepreneurs in the poultry industry are making a plea. They call upon the government and stakeholders for assistance in procuring land and funding to solidify their enterprises. These youth underline the significance of their inclusion in the Building a Better Tomorrow […]
*SAGCOT Soil Health Partnership By Anthony Muchoki A dynamic transformation is taking place in various regions of Tanzania, and the AGRA Country Manager Vianey Rweyendela acknowledges that the multifaceted implementation of GAIA by different partners is making a significant impact. He commends the collaborative efforts and diverse approaches taken by various partners involved in the […]
With Tanzania set to host the transformative Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit next week, Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, is front and center in setting expectations sky-high for the event. Under his leadership, Tanzania’s agriculture stakeholders are gearing up for a summit that promises to be more than just another […]