Ihemi, Tanzania — Poultry value chain stakeholders in Ihemi have expressed satisfaction with the modern farming training offered at SilverLands Tanzania Limited (T-PEC). This move promises to bolster the local economy and generate employment. SilverLands Tanzania Limited’s Poultry Training Centre (T-PEC) has become a cornerstone for modern poultry farming education in Ihemi. It offers advanced training sessions that have…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The African Union, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched an ambitious ten-year plan to transform agriculture across the continent through improved soil health and sustainable fertilizer management. The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan (AFSHAP), from 2023 to 2033, is designed to combat soil degradation, increase agricultural productivity, and ensure food security in response to…
KilimoKwanza.org Taking to Twitter to engage directly with the public and stakeholders, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled new trading guidelines for sesame, pigeon peas, mung beans, and soybeans on May 07, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the agricultural sector. The announcement detailed adopting an electronic…
Launched in June 2020, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) has become a game-changer for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This mobile technology platform, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture https://www.kilimo.go.tz/, empowers farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen by connecting them directly with markets, bypassing traditional challenges and middlemen. Meaning “Mobile Agriculture” in Swahili, M-Kilimo is a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging the near-ubiquity of…
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital resource are rapidly approaching critical thresholds. The cost of land degradation due to poor soil health is estimated to be between USD 850 and 1,400 per year for every individual, with a global cost of…
This article by Prof Jean Jacques Muhinda and Siki Kigongo highlights the critical issue of youth unemployment in Africa and the potential for the agri-food sector to provide meaningful employment opportunities. At over 450 million, Africans aged between 15 and 35 represent over a third of the continent’s population. This population segment continues to grow rapidly and is expected…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), an ambitious initiative launched in 2010 during the World Economic Forum on Africa, is drastically transforming the agricultural landscape. With a vision to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, reduce poverty, and ensure environmental sustainability, SAGCOT is steering the country towards a future of robust agricultural development through innovative strategies and…
Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania is addressing one of its most critical challenges—food loss and waste—through the “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative. Announced on August 8, 2023, this ambitious five-year project is supported by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented in partnership with the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) and the Southern…
SAGCOT CEO to Spotlight Soil Health at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Kilimokwanza.org On May 7th, 2024, at the Kenya International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT, will address the pressing issue of soil degradation at the AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. The session, “Managing Degraded Soils for Reclaiming Livelihoods in Africa,” will…
Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to the efforts of Mary Kipeja, the Director General of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT). Kipeja has passionately acclaimed Tanzanian tea as one of the finest globally, emphasizing its substantial health benefits and potential to…