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Unlocking Tanzania’s Soybean Potential: A Strategic Baseline Report for Sustainable Growth and Transformation

October 6, 2024
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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 for driving the transformation of the soybean sub-sector, focusing on increasing productivity, strengthening value chains, and improving market linkages to foster sustainable agricultural growth. Key Insights from the Report: 1. Current State of Soybean Production…

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Minister Hussein Bashe Launches Groundbreaking Biopesticide in Pwani Region

October 6, 2024
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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), this product is specifically designed to combat pests detrimental to key agricultural crops such as maize and cotton. The launch event took place at the TBPL plant in Kibaha, Pwani Region, and was attended by…

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Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) Announces New Subsidized Maize Seed Varieties for Farmers

October 6, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – September 2, 2024: To support maize farmers and boost agricultural productivity, the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) has released an updated list of subsidized maize seed varieties for the 2024 farming season. The announcement, made public today, features 20 newly certified maize seed varieties now eligible for government subsidies under the maize production support scheme….

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Ministers and Energy Leaders to Convene at AOW: Investing in African Energy 2024

October 6, 2024
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Cape Town, South Africa – October 4, 2024 – Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event, AOW: Investing in African Energy, is set to bring together over 80 government ministers and senior officials from across the continent, along with more than 1,600 high-level delegates and industry leaders. Scheduled to take place from October 7-10, 2024, at the CTICC 2…

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Norges Vel Tanzania to Host a Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting Addressing Rice Market Challenges for inclusive rice business in Tanzania

September 18, 2024
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Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations Tanzania. The focus of the event is to address significant challenges in Tanzania’s rice market, bringing together key industry experts, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss how to create a more inclusive rice business…

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SAGCOT Corridor: Otto Ulyate’s Rutuba Farm Leads Tanzanian Avocados into the Chinese Market

September 18, 2024
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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 production and is set to lead in export success to China. Based in Iringa, the farm recently secured approval to access China’s rapidly expanding avocado market, a milestone that highlights its dedication to innovation and…

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Tanzania Secures Groundbreaking Market Access for Avocados in China

September 18, 2024
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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 high-quality avocados on the global stage, focusing on the Southern Highlands within the SAGCOT Corridor. This pioneering effort laid the groundwork for Tanzania’s avocado export strategy to European markets. The recent breakthrough by Africado, Rutuba,…

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Ahmed Salim, Director of AFRIFARM sees Avocado as Nutritional Answer to Malnutrition in Tanzania

September 17, 2024
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At the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural International Expo, the spotlight was on a promising crop: avocado. Speaking at the inaugural Avocado Day, Ahmed Salim, Director of Operations at ASAS Group, delivered an address highlighting this burgeoning sector’s significance. The event marked a milestone for AfriFarm, a company under the ASAS Group of Companies, as it celebrated the first-ever dedicated…

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SAGCOT: Innovative Packaging Helps Tanzanian Farmers Reduce Post-Harvest Loss

September 17, 2024
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A remarkable success story emerged during the B2B meeting held from August 21 to 23, 2024, in Iringa, Tanzania, showcasing how innovation in agricultural packaging is transforming the livelihoods of local farmers. Gibson Kisigo, CEO of JND Poly Bags Company Ltd., shared the inspiring journey of his company, a leading provider of agricultural packaging within the SAGCOT corridor, and…

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Hon. Minister Hussein Bashe Invited to Speak at Champions 12.3 High-Level Event at UN General Assembly

September 17, 2024
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Dodoma Honorable Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, has received a distinguished invitation to participate as a key speaker at the Champions 12.3 High-Level Event, scheduled to take place on September 24, 2024, during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. This event, part of the broader UNGA agenda, will focus on the critical issue of reducing…

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