African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, 07/08/2022 Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed agriculture at the top of the agenda, thus it’s paramount for the ongoing efforts toward the implementation of the Tanzania Agro-industries Development Flagship (TAIDF) to be hastened, according to Dr Barney Laseko, a policy Implementation consultant. TAIDF is a Government […]
By Dr Barney I. S. Laseko, Policy Implementation Consultant 8th August 2022 Introduction All governments in the world have held agriculture sectors very close to their hearts. The Government of Tanzania under Her Excellence President Samia Suluhu Hassan equally has agriculture at the top of her agenda. Agriculture is Tanzania’s main source of food and […]
By Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com An international team of researchers have created an innovative, high-resolution Soil Information System for the continent of Africa. The system allows for detailed mapping of soil nutrients and properties at a 30m spatial resolution, providing invaluable data for sustainable agriculture, environmental programs, and the formulation of soil and fertilizer policies. This monumental achievement […]
H.E. Dessalegn paid a courtesy call to H.E. Chakwera to discuss matters around food system transformation H.E. Dessalegn pitched a Malawian Agricultural Transformation Agency, which H.E. President Chakwera agreed to, promising support in fast-tracking it August 2, 2022: Lilongwe, Malawi – The former Prime Minister of Ethiopia and current Board Chairman of AGRA, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, on […]
H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn was in Zambia on a three-day visit that saw him attend the fourth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms H.E. Dessalegn met with H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema, Hon. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri, and COMESA leaders LUSAKA, Zambia: July 21, 2022 – Former Ethiopia Prime Minister, and Board […]
Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first summit to enhance cooperation on agrifood issues The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and […]
Na Beda Msimbe TANGA:KAMPUNI ya wauzaji wa pembejeo za kilimo AGRICOM na Benki ya NBC weameingia makubaliano yatakayowezesha wakulima wadogo kukopa zana za kilimo cha zao la mkonge na hivyo kuongeza ufanisi na tija katika shughuli zao. Akizungumza katika Maonesho ya utendaji kazi wa zana za kilimo Wilayani Korogwe yaliyoandaliwa na Agricom kwa ajili ya […]
Na Beda Msimbe SONGWE: WATAALAMU kutoka Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Kilimo (TARI) Naliendele, wamewataka wakulima wa karanga kubadili uendeshaji wao wa kilimo na kujikita katika kilimo biashara kwa kuzingatia kanuni bora za kilimo hicho. Wakiendesha semina mbalimbali za zao hilo katika mikoa ya Lindi, na Ruvuma katikia mwezi wa Juni mwaka huu wamesema kwamba matumizi […]
The pulse of the East African Community (EAC) economy is agriculture for the majority population. There is a huge race moving away from subsistence agriculture to agribusiness, with increased yield, quality and pricing being at the centre stage of who wins the battle. The intra and inter EAC states trade in agri-commodities gained new momentum […]
By Millicent Mwololo Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) marked its 89th anniversary with its head high up, having been recognised as the largest taxpayer in the country. The 2021 ‘Economic Impact Assessment of TBL’ by Ernst & Young put the gross value added by TBL to the Tanzanian economy at slightly above Tsh1 trillion. TBL is […]