African Agriculture and Food Systems
AGRA Tanzania and the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF) have challenged the media in Tanzania to play a more proactive role in disseminating critical advancements in seed technology, which could dictate the future of food security and economic resilience in the face of an increasing population and challenges associated with climate change. In response to a […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho On Oct 5, 2023, at KSG, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, spearheaded a critical breakfast session focused on Kenya’s animal feed future, in association with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO Kenya). Under the umbrella of the HAND IN HAND initiative, the objective is to design and implement a […]
Kilimokwanza News – Kigali, Rwanda By Elizabeth Shumbusho USAID Kungahara Wagura Amasoko, a flagship initiative aimed at increasing high-value agricultural exports from Rwanda, held a significant meeting with the Minister of State in MINAGRI, @SERwigamba, as part of their ongoing effort to enhance productivity in the agricultural sector. The meeting, which also saw the participation […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho The International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES-Food) has issued a stern rebuke against the use of food as a tool of warfare in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza. As battles rage, Gaza’s civilian population is being subjected to a concerning denial of essential supplies like food, fuel, […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA — In a recent address, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania detailed the significant markers to gauge the success of the BBT program, with a focus on youth involvement and national impact. “How will we know if the BBT has succeeded? Through indicators,” President Hassan began. “The […]