African Agriculture and Food Systems
*Credits the transformation to AGRA-backed rice initiative *Assurance of improved seeds availability is still a challenge *From 12 bags to 28 bags per acre By Kilimokwanza.org Understanding the rice value chain and its possibilities of lifting smallholder farmers out of the mire of poverty in the Sumbawanga District has been a game-changer for a cross-section […]
Kigali, Rwanda – The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is excited to announce the highly anticipated 16th National Agriculture Show, scheduled to take place from July 20th to July 29th, 2023. This prestigious event will be held at the Mulindi / Gasabo Show Ground in Kigali. The Rwanda National Agriculture Show, also known […]
A warm and hearty hello from Tanzania, often fondly referred to as the vibrant heart of Africa! With immense pleasure and pride, I invite global citizens, organizations, and thought leaders to convene at the monumental Africa’s Food Systems Summit 2023 (AGRF 2023 Summit). Scheduled to unfold between the 5th and 8th of September 2023, this […]
NAIROBI- In a concerted effort to advance the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the State Department of Livestock Production’s entire leadership convened a crucial meeting today with members of the President’s Economic Transformation Secretariat. The high-level gathering aimed to devise strategies to enhance the dairy, leather, and meat value chains, fostering increased production, value […]
Nairobi, June 20, 2023 – In a historic development for trade relations, the European Union (EU) and Kenya have concluded negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) that aims to foster economic growth and sustainability. The agreement, hailed as the most significant EU trade deal with a developing country regarding sustainability provisions, particularly in […]
MERU, Kenya – Under Hon. Mithika Linturi’s leadership, the Kenyan government has taken significant steps to support sustainable agricultural productivity and food security. The effort is in alignment with the goals laid out in the Kenya Kwanza’s bottom-up manifesto. Yesterday, Hon. Linturi handed over 11,000 doses of cattle vaccines to Meru County Governor Hon. Kawira […]
KIGALI – The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Hon. Ilde Musafiri, warmly welcomed Mr. Douglas Stephen Shears, the Executive Chairman of ICM Agribusiness Ltd, and his wife during their visit to Rwanda. The couple, renowned for their highly acclaimed rice brand, Lucki Rice, expressed their deep admiration for Rwanda’s remarkable achievements in the field […]
AfricaNenda’s Efforts to Drive Inclusive Digital Financial Services in Africa Gain Momentum Nairobi– AfricaNenda, an African-led institution dedicated to expanding inclusive digital financial services across the continent, emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate instant payment systems in Africa. With over 350 million unbanked adults in Africa, the majority of whom rely on cash or informal […]
By Assan Ng’ombe, Juliette Lampoh-Agroh and Bashiru Musah, June 2023 As we reflect on the recent World Environment Day commemorations held on June 5, 2023, we highlight the pivotal role of smallholder agriculture in Ghana’s socio-economic fabric. It is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over 50% of the workforce. It is also […]
Editorial for Kilimokwanza.org: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute’s (TARI) recent announcement to produce a staggering 100 tonnes of Early Generation Seed (EGS) of sunflower seeds marks an indelible milestone in Tanzania’s journey towards self-reliance in edible oil production. This monumental initiative is an unequivocal testament to the enormous untapped potential within our agricultural sector that could […]