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Vox Populi: Deputy Minister Hon. David Silinde, Norwegian Ambassador Tone Tinnes, and SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga at the Tanzania-Norway Agriculture-Climate Nexus Workshop

February 6, 2025
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February 4, 2025  On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in conjunction with the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration underscores a robust commitment from Norway to support the expansion and…

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Norway Boosts Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector with Strategic Partnerships and Financial Support

February 5, 2025
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in conjunction with the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration underscores a robust commitment from Norway to support the…

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Raha Farm Opens New Facility in Kahama, Boosting Tanzania’s Tomato Sector

January 31, 2025
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Kahama, Tanzania – January 29, 2025 Raha Farm, a leading player in Tanzania’s horticulture sector, has officially launched its fourth facility in Kahama Municipality, Shinyanga Region. The expansion, spearheaded by youthful entrepreneur and CEO Raha Aloyce, underscores the company’s commitment to empowering farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and positioning Tanzania as a competitive global tomato market. The launch event, held…

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Beyond “One-Size-Fits-All”: Experts Advocate for “Tailored Irrigation” to Elevate Tanzania’s Agricultural Productivity, Focusing on Farmer-Specific Needs

January 28, 2025
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – January 26, 2025 In a virtual gathering, Agribusiness East Africa, in collaboration with key organizations including AMAGRO, COPRA, TOSCI, and SAGCOT, convened experts, farmers, and stakeholders to address the pressing need for sustainable and efficient irrigation practices in Tanzania. The event, held on January 26, 2025, underscored the importance of moving beyond generic solutions…

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Report: The Ripple Effects of U.S. Aid Withdrawal in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan

January 26, 2025
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Kilimokwanza.org  The abrupt cessation of U.S. foreign aid under recent administrative policies has significantly impacted East Africa. Nations such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, which have heavily relied on external assistance, now face potential upheaval across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance.  The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has implemented a…

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U.S. Foreign Aid Undergoes Major Review: Immediate Funding Suspensions Announced

January 26, 2025
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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a significant policy shift with an immediate halt on all new funding obligations and sub-obligations under Development Objective Agreements (DOAGs), as mandated by a recent Executive Order aimed at reevaluating and realigning U.S. foreign aid. This pause, effective from January 24, 2025, influences numerous foreign assistance programs administered by…

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“Beneath Our Feet: The Global Endeavor to Revive Earth’s Living Skin”

January 23, 2025
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The Unseen Crisis: Global Soil Degradation Beneath the lush green of forests and the vast expanses of agricultural lands lies an unseen crisis that threatens the very foundation of life on Earth—soil degradation. This degradation isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s a critical economic, food security, and social issue. It affects over 3.2 billion people worldwide by reducing agricultural…

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The Key to Narrowing the Development Gap-Increasing investment

January 22, 2025
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By Pascal Lamy, Agnes Kalibata, and Ibrahim Assane Mayaki Given that Africa accounts for a disproportionately large share of people facing extreme poverty, hunger, lack of access to education, climate risks, and other problems, it is where development financing can have the greatest impact. And nowhere is the return larger than in the agri-food sector. PARIS – In 2015, United Nations member…

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Average Age of Farmers in Africa

January 21, 2025
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By Juma Msafiri The average age of farmers in Africa is a topic of increasing concern. Some sources report the average age to be as high as 60, but this is often based on outdated data that only considers the age of household heads1. As the continent’s population grows and the demand for food rises, there are concerns about…

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Tanzania Agricultural Exports Guide

January 20, 2025
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Agriculture is a crucial sector in Tanzania, contributing approximately 30% to the nation’s GDP and 30% of its export earnings1. In 2022, Tanzania held the position of the 75th largest economy globally based on GDP and ranked 104th in total exports2. Agricultural commodities such as tobacco, coffee, cotton, cashews, tea, and cloves constitute Tanzania’s primary exports2. Other significant exports…

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