African Agriculture and Food Systems
Juma Msafiri Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an important fruit crop in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where it is the third-leading horticultural crop…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Development stakeholders in Tanzania, particularly those in the agricultural sector and partners of SAGCOT, are invited to participate in…
Juma Msafiri Are you ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey but unsure where to begin? Business success often comes down to choosing the…
Introduction Tanzania, an agricultural powerhouse in East Africa 1, has a long history of government intervention in the fertilizer sector. Recognizing the crucial role…
Dodoma, Tanzania – December 5, 2024: Why is Tanzania focused on modernizing its Warehouse Receipts System (WRS)? Because it’s not just about warehouses; it’s…
Juma Msafiri Africa’s potato export market is steadily growing, driven by investments in agricultural infrastructure, improved farming techniques, and strategic partnerships. Among African nations,…
Grace Urassa’s story is a compelling transformation, resilience, and empowerment narrative. From her modest beginnings as a young entrepreneur selling eggs to relatives, to…
Zanzibar, December 11, 2024 In a historic moment of ambition and foresight, Tanzania has unveiled its Draft National Development Vision 2050, laying the foundation…
Dar es Salaam, December 11, 2024 – The potential for Tanzania to emerge as a global leader in mango production and processing was the…
Juma Msafiri The East African Community (EAC) Vision 2050 presents an ambitious roadmap for the socio-economic transformation of the region, aiming to elevate it…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, which the SAGCOT Centre drives, is a public-private partnership (PPP) that has become a driving force in…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 22, 2024 To support Tanzania’s financial inclusion agenda, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Wakandi Tanzania…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Dr. Ally Laay, Chairman of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre Board, lauded…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Her Excellency Tone Tinnes, reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering commitment to Tanzania’s agricultural development…
On November 14, 2024, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) held its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel,…
By Juma Msafiri Apple farming in Tanzania is rapidly growing into a lucrative venture, thanks to increasing demand, favorable climatic conditions in certain regions,…
Picture this: the warm Tanzanian sun, vast orchards blooming with over 50 varieties of apples, and the hum of innovation as farmers and entrepreneurs…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter On June 17, 2024, SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga (@GeoffreyK) reported a transformative moment for Tanzanian agriculture: the Ruvuma region celebrated its first…
Nairobi, Kenya, 14th November 2024 AGRA is proud to announce its participation in the UN Climate Change Conference – COP29,which is taking place in…
November 14, 2024 In an address at the COP29 climate summit, Tanzania’s Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango delivered a stern message about the severe…
Baku, Azerbaijan – November 12, 2024 — At COP29, a landmark high-level event led by the African Union (AU) and the United Republic of…
Baku, Azerbaijan — Vice President of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Mpango, met with Prof. Patrick Verkooijen, the CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA),…
November 6, 2024 – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania In a landmark event, the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture (Cooperatives and Irrigation),…
Juma Msafiri Tanzania’s bustling streets and vibrant markets are home to a rich array of street foods, each one reflecting the country’s unique blend…