Dar es Salaam: A Landmark Gathering for Agriculture and Poultry The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, drew stakeholders from across the nation and beyond to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the event seminar, Abdallah Msambachi, Program Manager for the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) at SAGCOT, shared insights on…
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. The rapidly expanding event displayed the newest innovations and strategies shaping the poultry industry. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre a, emphasized cooperation between private enterprises, government agencies, and smallholder farmers to drive agricultural productivity….
Nakuru, Kenya Despite its rich agricultural potential, Africa imports an alarming volume of food annually. As of recent reports, the continent imports around $50 billion worth of food each year, with expectations that this figure could climb to $90-$110 billion by 2025 if no significant changes occur (World Bank). This dependency on imported food products places Africa at the…
Nakuru, Kenya Agriculture in Eastern Africa is profoundly transforming due to multiple challenges and opportunities shaped by climate change, technological advancements, policy reforms, and global trade dynamics. Countries in the region, including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Rwanda, have started adopting innovative approaches to modernize their agricultural systems, ensuring resilience and sustainability amid rapid population growth and increasing food…
Nairobi, October 17, 2024 – Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja emphasized the need for innovative extension services during the opening of the 2nd National Agricultural Extension Symposium, organized by the Kenya Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (KeFAAS). Themed “Delivering Pluralistic Extension to the Last Mile for an Improved Agri-Food System,” the event aimed to address key challenges and opportunities…
Dar es Salaam, October 19, 2024— Tulalumba (Tullah) Mloge, Principal Executive Assistant to the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania ) and a seasoned agricultural economist, delivered a compelling speech at the Tanzania Poultry Show 2024. The event, held at Mlimani City from October 18-19, brought together key stakeholders from the agriculture and livestock…
Dar es Salaam, October 11, 2024 — At a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., highlighted a combined investment of $6.3 billion during a landmark workshop organized in partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), and the Agricultural Council of Tanzania (ACT). This event presented the findings…
Dar es Salaam, October 18, 2024 – National statistics reveal that by 2032, Tanzania is projected to face a deficit of 234,000 tons of white meat, including chicken, unless strategic investments are made in the sector. This significant shortfall highlights the urgent need for increased investment to meet the growing demand for poultry products. These remarks were made today…
DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a special advocacy meeting with various stakeholders in Dar es Salaam on October 4, 2024. The meeting, which took place at the Seashells Millennium Hotel in Makumbusho, aimed to discuss the overall development of the microfinance sector and assess its contribution to the national economy. It also…
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 Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and its partners—offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of the soybean sub-sector in Tanzania. With a clear focus on identifying challenges, opportunities, and areas for…