May 16, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Mkuranga, Pwani Region, Tanzania—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development for Canada, has launched a six-year project to promote sustainable agriculture and increase employment opportunities for youth and women in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) region. The event took place on May 15, 2024, at Koga Farm, a prominent mango farm […]
May 16, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The “Her Resilience, Our Planet Project” has been initiated to empower women and young females in the agricultural sector and advance gender equality, agricultural development, and environmental sustainability. Global Affairs Canada funds this ambitious initiative, which will span six years and target five districts within two of SAGCOT’s geographic priority clusters: the Ihemi […]
May 16, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Dodoma, May 11, 2024—In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and food security, the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the guidance of Engineer Godwin Makori, Acting Director of the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning, hosted a critical soil health assessment workshop from May 6 to 10, 2024, in Dodoma. This strategic gathering brought […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
DAR-ES-SALAAM – MAY 10, 2024 – Tanzania, a significant octopus producer in the Indian Ocean, is working on a plan to introduce measures for sustainable management and harvesting of the fishery alongside communities and other partners. The plan is geared towards addressing existing gaps in assessing and harvesting octopus stocks to enhance the conservation of […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Date: May 9, 2024 In a groundbreaking move aimed at transforming agricultural trade in Tanzania, the first-ever sesame seed auction was conducted using the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), a transparent trading platform that allows farmers to witness real-time bidding by buyers. The event, held in the Songwe region, saw sesame prices reach a high of […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
MBEYA, TANZANIA—The much-anticipated Nanenane Farmers’ Exhibition will illuminate the John Mwakangale Show Grounds in Mbeya City from August 1 to 8, 2024. This year’s theme, “Choose Better Local Government Leaders for Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries,” underscores the pivotal role of local governance in enhancing the agricultural sectors. The 2024 Nanenane exhibition fosters […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Combating Cashew Pests and Diseases – A National Effort for Sustainable Yields Attribution:Prepared from the presentation “Visumbufu vya Zao la Korosho” by Ramadhan Kilewa, a Plant Pest Control Researcher and Pesticide Regulator at the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA), delivered during a training session for farmers, extension officers, and pesticide applicators in Kibiti, […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Ihemi, Tanzania — Nestled in the agricultural heartlands of Ihemi, SilverLands Tanzania Limited’s Poultry Training Centre (T-PEC) stands as a beacon of innovation and education in the Tanzanian poultry sector. Since its launch in 2016, T-PEC has revolutionized local agriculture by providing advanced training in poultry farming to over 3,500 participants. This initiative has been […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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 […]
May 10, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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 […]