African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Climate Overshoot Commission will design a response strategy for if the global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius Dr. Kalibata is one of the 16 members in the commission NAIROBI, Kenya: May 19, 2022 – The President of AGRA, Dr. Agnes Kalibata, has been selected as one of 16 eminent members of the Climate […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: In its 2021 Annual Report, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has delineated a year of strategic perseverance, marked growth, and notable achievements in the agricultural sector. Despite the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SAGCOT’s efforts have been instrumental in advancing agricultural resilience and productivity in Tanzania. […]
AGRA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the agricultural transformation in Africa to create jobs, boost trade, strengthen resilience, and transform economies. Through the MOU, AGRA and USDA intend to collaborate across several areas including: coordinating research on seed, soil and water technologies; training to […]
Nairobi: MARCH 29, 2022 – AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) yesterday announced the appointment of six new members to its Board, bolstering the organisation even further to accomplish its mission as it prepares a strategy that is focused on advancing the 2030 agenda in Africa. According to AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn […]
Lilongwe, March 17, 2022 – The Government of Malawi has taken a significant step in bolstering its agricultural sector by signing a host country agreement with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). This pivotal agreement emphasizes Malawi’s commitment to the implementation of AGRA’s programmes within its borders. Under the terms of the […]
LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR SEEDS (TOSCI) SEED ACT NUMBER 18 OF 2003 and its 2014 amendment, AND ITS 2007 REGULATIONS and its 2017 amendment. WHAT IS A SEED? • A seed is a part of a crop that is used for planting. • Good seeds are those that have undergone research, have been examined and […]
Mbeya, Tanzania: February 16, 2022 – Boosting production of strategic crops, such as soybean, for local and international markets, as well as industrial raw materials, is the way forward for Tanzania’s agriculture, former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Dr Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has said. H.E Kikwete, who is a member of the […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania: February 14, 2022 – Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has embarked on a week-long field tour of agriculture projects that are supported by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) and partners in the country. During the tour, Dr Kikwete, who is also […]
Dar es Salaam: The Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS), Prime Minister Office Mr Kaspar Mmuya, has said that the private sector investment is vital in contributing to industrialization in Tanzania. He challenged the private sector to play a more significant role in ensuring a year-round supply of raw materials for the industrial sector as low utilization […]