African Agriculture and Food Systems
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…
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…