African Agriculture and Food Systems
June 18, 2024 A remarkable transformation is taking place in the heart of Morogoro’s Matombo division. The traditionally rich but recently struggling spice farming industry is witnessing a revival, thanks to the collaborative efforts of diverse stakeholders, including the central, regional, and local governments, the SAGCOT Centre (SCL), and Tanganyika Christian Relief Services (TCRS), among […]
Dodoma, Tanzania: In a strategic move to bolster domestic production and empower local industries, Tanzania has announced adjustments to the East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET) as part of the 2024/25 budget. Presented by Finance Minister Hon. Dr. Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu, these changes aim to stimulate economic growth by nurturing the nation’s […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a concerted effort to shape Tanzania’s agricultural future, the Planning Commission is organizing a critical stakeholders’ meeting to discuss the National Development Vision 2050 (Vision 2050). This meeting, set to take place on June 15, 2024, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, aims to gather […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals Tanzania’s dominance in potato yield across East Africa. According to FAOSTAT’s 2022 data, Tanzania boasts an impressive 8.43 tonnes per hectare (t/ha), surpassing its neighbours Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. Tanzania: The Yield Champion Tanzania’s remarkable yield is attributed to […]
Bukoba, Tanzania—The 3rd Kagera Annual Agricultural Conference and Community Education (KAACE) will occur on June 20-21, 2024, at the ELCT Bukoba Hotel. Organized by the University of Dar es Salaam, the event promises to gather experts, scholars, and community leaders to discuss and strategize “Cultivating Agricultural Prosperity for Resilient Communities.” The main theme this year […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Imagine a field bursting with healthy, high-yielding soybeans. This is the vision behind the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI), a collaborative effort led by the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Across 19 districts in Tanzania, TSSI has set up 137 demonstration sites. These sites are like outdoor classrooms for farmers, showcasing […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 2024 – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is driving a transformative agenda to enhance rice production across the country. Recognizing rice as the second most important food crop after maize, SAGCOT’s initiatives focus on improving yields, supporting smallholder farmers, and ensuring food security. With an estimated […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 31, 2024 – To address the country’s rice shortage, the Kenyan government has announced the duty-free importation of 500,000 metric tons of Grade 1 white-milled rice. This decision, published in a special issue of The Kenya Gazette, is authorized under the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004, and aims to […]
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 Partnership” to enhance the country’s avocado value chain. This initiative focuses on overcoming challenges and promoting both the production and export of avocados. Here are some of its key objectives: The […]
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 be harvested for many years, making them ideal for farmers looking to secure a lasting income. Below is an overview of some valuable crops, detailing their uses, market value, ideal growing […]