African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, Tanzania – May 2, 2025 — In a significant step toward resolving trade tensions and boosting economic cooperation, the governments of Tanzania and Malawi convened a high-level Joint Ministerial Meeting in Dodoma, Tanzania, to address bilateral trade challenges and chart a path for deeper regional integration. The meeting, held on May 2, 2025, was […]
Kenya’s macadamia and avocado industries, once celebrated for their robust contributions to the nation’s economy, are currently navigating turbulent waters due to recent government policy changes and evolving global market dynamics. These developments have sparked widespread concern among farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders, who fear the long-term implications for their livelihoods and Kenya’s standing in […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 2, 2025 – The 10th Agritec Africa Exhibition and Conference on Agriculture Technologies is set to take place from June 11-13, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. This premier event will bring together 175 companies from 25 countries to showcase cutting-edge innovations in farming, dairy, livestock, poultry, […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 2, 2025 – The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has launched seven new soya bean varieties to strengthen food security and promote agricultural resilience during the rainy season. This initiative, aimed at enhancing crop diversification, is set to empower farmers and address the challenges posed by climate variability and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 2, 2025 – In response to mounting climate challenges, Kenya is advancing a groundbreaking tomato breeding initiative aimed at equipping farmers with robust, high-yielding varieties that can withstand pests, diseases, and erratic weather patterns. The move marks a critical step in the country’s broader efforts to ensure food security, stabilize farmer […]
April 2025 marked a defining moment of the decade for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Dodoma, April 28, 2025 — Her Excellency President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, visited the AGCOT Pavilion during her tour of the National Exhibition at the Coops Bank launch in Dodoma, where she received a formal […]
ASAS Group Achieves Major Milestone with Launch of Locally Produced Powdered Milk Iringa, Tanzania – April 2025 In a groundbreaking development for Tanzania’s dairy industry, ASAS Group has officially commenced production of locally made powdered milk—marking a bold stride toward national self-reliance and food security. The announcement drew praise from development professionals and agricultural stakeholders, […]
The Government of Tanzania has announced a bold and unprecedented trade measure against Malawi and South Africa in response to prolonged market access restrictions faced by Tanzanian agricultural products. The announcement, delivered on April 17, 2025 via social media by the Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein M. Bashe (MP), outlines retaliatory steps that the Tanzanian […]
Once a relatively overlooked fruit in Tanzania’s agricultural basket, the avocado has risen to become a leading export commodity, reshaping the country’s economic landscape, empowering smallholder farmers, and positioning Tanzania as a serious contender in the global “green gold” market. Driven by explosive growth in global demand, climate suitability, and strategic policy support, Tanzania’s avocado […]
By Special Correspondent In the cool, mist-shrouded uplands of Njombe and Iringa, a quiet agricultural revolution has rewritten the economic destiny of thousands of smallholder farmers. A decade ago, the Irish potato was merely a subsistence crop in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands—plagued by diseased seeds, anemic yields, and exploitative middlemen. Today, cooperatives from these same hills […]