Mbeya In a stride towards agricultural empowerment, cocoa farmers in the verdant Kyela District of Tanzania’s Mbeya Region have concluded an impactful four-day training program. This initiative, spearheaded by the NMB Foundation in collaboration with Rabo Foundation and the Kyela Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Union (KYECU), aimed to equip farmers with crucial skills to elevate the value of their cocoa…

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By Kilimokwanza.org In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural transformation in Tanzania, few partnerships exemplify purpose and passion quite like the one between MazaoHub Precision Agriculture and the AGCOT Centre — formerly known as the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Geophrey Tenganamba, Co-Founder of MazaoHub, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to this partnership, describing AGCOT not just as…

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RC Champions Apple Initiative as Key to Economic EmpowermentDodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary S. Senyamule is spearheading a bold initiative to cultivate apples as a strategic crop, aiming to uplift the region’s economy and the livelihoods of its residents. Dodoma, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking move aimed at transforming the regional economy and improving the livelihoods of its citizens, the…

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Field Day Celebration in Lusinga, Kilolo – A New Chapter for Potato Farming in Tanzania Lusinga Village, Dabaga Ward – May 13, 2025 The air was filled with excitement and pride as farmers in Lusinga, Kilolo District, came together to celebrate Siku ya Mkulima (Farmer’s Day)—a special occasion marking the successful harvest of improved potato variety Sagitta. The event…

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By Juma Msafiri A quiet revolution is stirring in the cool, misty slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where the Chagga people have lived for generations. It doesn’t involve modern machines or imported technologies—it starts on the plate. Rooted in bananas, beans, indigenous greens, and fermented drinks like mbege, the traditional diets of the Kilimanjaro region are being rediscovered—not just as…

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By A Correspondent Dodoma, May 12, 2025 – In a bold step to fast-track Tanzania’s Agenda 10/30 and enhance service delivery across the agriculture sector, the Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), has officially handed over 38 vehicles and 7 advanced water well drilling rigs worth a combined TZS 4.2 billion. The ceremony, held in Dodoma, signals the…

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Dodoma, Tanzania – As Tanzania accelerates its national vision to become Africa’s leading green agribusiness hub, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced a strategic call for consultancy services to develop an Investment Blueprint for the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT). This initiative marks a crucial step in operationalizing the country’s National Agriculture Master…

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Dodoma, Tanzania – Tanzania is poised to transform its agricultural landscape, building on the success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) to drive a nationwide green revolution. Through a new Request for Proposal (RFP AGRA-TZ-1030), AGRA, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Transformation Office (ATO), and international allies like the Royal Norwegian Embassy,…

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