African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 14, 2024. This landmark agreement between Tanzania and China unlocks new export avenues for sunflower meal and avocados, promising substantial revenue growth and strengthening the agricultural value […]
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund, a $200 million venture equity fund dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. This investment, sourced from the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), aims to […]
August 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking showcase at the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, the Brazilian company Longping has demonstrated that the region’s land, often dismissed as arid and unproductive, is fertile and primed for profitable soybean farming. The company’s thriving soybean plot proved that Dodoma’s soil can support this highly valuable crop, […]
Dodoma, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has initiated the process of issuing food security bonds to bolster the agricultural sector and enhance the capital available to lend to farmers. This strategic financial maneuver is designed to empower the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) with the means to purchase and store large quantities of grain safely, […]
Dodoma, August 4, 2024 – Today marks an exciting day at the Nane Nane agricultural exhibition in Dodoma as stakeholders from across Tanzania gather to celebrate Avocado Day. Organized by Afrifarm and SAGCOT Centre, this event brings together industry leaders, smallholder farmers, and avocado enthusiasts to highlight the significant strides and opportunities within Tanzania’s avocado […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Feed the Future, an innovative initiative by the U.S. Government is at the forefront of the global fight against hunger and poverty. Born out of the 2007-2008 food crisis, it represents a long-term commitment to sustainable solutions that address immediate food needs and drive economic growth and resilience. Mission and Goals: A […]
Dodoma, August 3, 2024 – Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre), concluded the Youth and Women Congress at the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma with a call to action for young people and women involved in agriculture. In his speech, Kirenga recognized the substantial contributions of […]
Kilosa, Morogoro – August 3, 2024—On the eve of the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions, President Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed the people of Kilosa in Morogoro after officially opening the newly constructed Kilosa-Rudewa tarmac road, which spans 24 kilometers. This infrastructure project is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance transportation networks across Tanzania, facilitating […]
On August 3rd, during the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions across the country, President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially inaugurated a new irrigation dam at the Mtibwa Sugar Factory in Morogoro. This significant project is a key component of Tanzania’s national strategy to bolster sugar production and drive economic growth through enhanced agricultural output. By providing a […]
Dodoma, July 26, 2024 – Tanzania launched the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) in a historic move, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s cooperative movement and agricultural sector. The inauguration ceremony, which also marked the final shareholders’ meeting of the Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank (KCBL), solidified the transformation of KCBL and the Tandahimba Cooperative Bank into […]