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Tanzania Launches Sesame Buying Season for 2023/2024

Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania, through The Cereals and other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), officially announced the opening of the 2023/2024 sesame buying season. The inaugural auction occurred on May 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Kanga warehouse in the Songwe District. COPRA, in collaboration with the Tanzania Mercantile…

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The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit 2024: Catalyzing Agricultural Transformation in Africa

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS) 2024, organized under the auspices of the African Union, is set to convene from May 7th to 9th in Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark summit, hosted at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders including heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, and farmers….

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USADF Announces Major Grant Opportunity for African Agricultural Innovators

Kilimokwanza.org The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has launched a new call for proposals targeting agricultural cooperatives, producers, and enterprises across ten African countries. This initiative offers a promising opportunity for organizations in Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to secure grant funding up to $250,000. The…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:Tanzania’s Strategy to Boost Agricultural Exports

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is taking decisive steps to enhance the value and volume of its agricultural exports, a move outlined in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture. This initiative is part of a broader effort to expand the country’s economic base and improve the livelihoods of its farmers. In his 2024/2025 budget…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:  Reforming Tanzania’s Cooperative Movements for Agricultural Growth

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is undertaking significant reforms in its cooperative sector, aiming to enhance the commercial viability and management of its agricultural cooperatives. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, these reforms are crucial for improving the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of the national…

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Empowering the Future: Tanzania’s Focus on Women and Youth in Agriculture

Kilimokwanza.org Team In a robust drive to invigorate its agricultural sector, Tanzania is placing significant emphasis on integrating women and youth into agriculture. This initiative, highlighted in the budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, aims to increase their participation through targeted programs, including land acquisition and management. In his presentation of the 2024/2025 agricultural…

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TZ 2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Technology and Innovation, Leap into Modern Farming

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a move to modernize its agriculture, Tanzania is embracing technological advancements and mechanization. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, the government’s strategic plan to introduce advanced agricultural technologies and establish mechanization centers across the country marks a transformative era for Tanzanian agriculture. During his budget address…

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Impact of International Partnerships: Strengthening Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector through Global Collaboration

Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, agriculture is not just a means of sustenance but a pivotal sector for economic growth and poverty reduction. Recognizing the sector’s potential, the Tanzanian government has actively engaged international organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and European Union (EU) to bolster its agricultural sector. These partnerships are central to the strategic…

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Hon Hussein Bashe: “I urge our development partners to prepare to sign the compact, aligning their support with our strategic focus areas”

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania is setting a new paradigm in agricultural investment, earmarking a significant portion of its resources to transform its agricultural landscape. The budget speech (02/05/2024) by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, outlines a strategic allocation of investments that underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. In his 2024/2025 budget presentation, Minister…

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