African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released its seminal report for 2023, titled “The State of Food and Agriculture.” This report, a cornerstone of agricultural research and policy guidance, delves deep into the agrifood systems of various countries, with a particular focus on revealing the “true cost” of […]
Mr. Osamu Kubota, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently paid a visit to Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA and the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. This meeting underscored a deepening partnership aimed at fostering sustainable agricultural practices across the continent. AGRA, an […]
Kilimokwanza.org team Tanzania’s Rungwe District, in the Mbeya Region, has immense, yet largely untapped, potential for agro-tourism, according to Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT Centre Ltd. He shares his insights on why this area is a must-visit destination. “Tanzania’s Rungwe District in the Mbeya Region is a hidden gem,” notes Mr. […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Kilimokwanza.org To stabilize the maize market and ensure food security, the Tanzanian government has initiated the second phase of its maize purchasing program, offering a rate of Tsh 700 (US$2.90) per kilogram. This price significantly surpasses the current market rate of Tsh 500, representing a substantial boost for maize farmers. […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team – Bagbara Tanko, the Head of Public Relations Officer at Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), has been honored with the Best Public Relations Officer in Feature Writing award for 2023. This accolade was presented at the prestigious 4th Government Public Relations Officers Excellence Awards in Accra, acknowledging her outstanding contribution to […]
Pioneering a New Era in Tanzanian Agriculture DODOMA — The Dodoma region in Tanzania is poised to set a new benchmark in agricultural productivity and sustainability. This promising development comes in the wake of positive assertions from Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Rosemary Senyamule, who has recently spotlighted the region’s potential to significantly boost its food crop […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move to bolster its agricultural sector, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), has announced the allocation of a vast expanse of land for the development of a palm oil plantation and other crop cultivation. This initiative is part of […]
6th December 2023 In a compelling address at the COP28 Food Systems Pavilion Session, AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, emphasized the critical link between youth, land rights, and territories in Africa. The dialogue shed light on the challenges faced by the continent’s youth in accessing land, securing decent employment, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In a stride towards bolstering international investments, Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, actively participated in an investment-focused meeting organized by the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) at the Food Systems Pavilion during the COP28 climate change conference on December 5, 2023. Welcoming Global Investors Speaking from the Tanzanian […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team, Lead, Neema Munisi.