African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Juma Msafiri East Africa is rich in culinary diversity, and Tanzanian cuisine is no exception. Among the many beloved dishes, one stands out…
In the fertile Kilombero Valley, Praxeda Melkior’s journey from aspiring farmer to successful CEO reveals a blueprint for transforming Tanzania’s massive youth population into…
Kampala, Uganda – Wakandi, a forward-thinking financial technology company, has celebrated the official opening of its Ugandan office, marking a crucial step in its…
By Juma Msafiri Abstract Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), a tropical fruit native to South and Southeast Asia, is gaining prominence in Africa as an agroforestry…
By Juma Msafiri The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector, leveraging a public-private partnership model to drive inclusive…
Dar es Salaam Dr Jane Mpapalika, a Senior Researcher in the Capacity Building and Collaborations Department at REPOA, is a shining example of what…
Dar es Salaam: A Landmark Gathering for Agriculture and Poultry The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, drew stakeholders from across…
Dar es Salam The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, hosted at Mlimani City from October 18-19, gathered diverse stakeholders from the agriculture and commerce sectors.…
Nakuru, Kenya Despite its rich agricultural potential, Africa imports an alarming volume of food annually. As of recent reports, the continent imports around $50…
Nakuru, Kenya Agriculture in Eastern Africa is profoundly transforming due to multiple challenges and opportunities shaped by climate change, technological advancements, policy reforms, and…
Nairobi, October 17, 2024 – Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja emphasized the need for innovative extension services during the opening of the 2nd National…
Dar es Salaam, October 19, 2024— Tulalumba (Tullah) Mloge, Principal Executive Assistant to the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
Dar es Salaam, October 11, 2024 — At a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., highlighted a…
Dar es Salaam, October 18, 2024 – National statistics reveal that by 2032, Tanzania is projected to face a deficit of 234,000 tons of…
DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a special advocacy meeting with various stakeholders in Dar es Salaam on…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The recently published “Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector,” conducted under the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI)—a program under…
The Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector(2023) offers an extensive analysis of soybean production in Tanzania. This report serves as a crucial resource…
On October 4, 2024, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled an innovative biopesticide named Thurisave-24. Developed by Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL),…
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 2, 2024: To support maize farmers and boost agricultural productivity, the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) has released an…
Cape Town, South Africa – October 4, 2024 – Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event, AOW: Investing in African Energy, is set to…
Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations…
Nestled in Tanzania’s Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT), Rutuba Farm, under the stewardship of Managing Director Otto Ulyate, is a beacon of sustainable avocado…
Dar es Salaam Tanzania seeks to generate $2 billion annually from avocado In 2015, Tanzanice Co. Ltd. embarked on a mission to showcase Tanzania’s…
At the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural International Expo, the spotlight was on a promising crop: avocado. Speaking at the inaugural Avocado Day, Ahmed Salim,…