African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Kilimokwanza Arusha and Kilimanjaro sit beside each other on the map, share a climate zone shaped by Mount Kilimanjaro, and are often grouped…
By Kilimokwanza Walk into a kitchen in Arusha or Kilimanjaro and you are likely to encounter African eggplant. Known locally as nyanya chungu, or…
By Kilimokwanza Amaranth, known in Kiswahili as mchicha, is one of the most nutritionally dense leafy vegetables grown in East Africa. Rich in iron,…
By Kilimokwanza On a typical vegetable farm in Arusha or Kilimanjaro, tomatoes occupy a special place. They are grown on nearly half the plot…
By Kilimokwanza Correspondent The question of why so few Tanzanians eat enough fruit and vegetables is often framed as a market problem, a behaviour…
Kasumulu, Kyela District, Mbeya Region — March 2026 By Kilimo Kwanza Correspondent At the Kasumulu one-stop border post — the southern gateway that links…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host World Bee Day 2025 , a vibrant celebration of nature, innovation,…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor To bolster Tanzania’s food security, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has emerged as a key player, spearheading…
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, currently serving as an AGRA Board Member and Chairman of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat, envisions a continent…
Date: March 17, 2024, SAGCOT Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania *SAGCOT Hosts Ambassador Tone Tinnes in Iringa, Morogoro The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor In Tanzania, Silverlands showcases the transformative power of adopting innovative agricultural techniques and committing to sustainability. Mwanamvua Shamte and…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Poultry Farming Seminar Announced for Dar es Salaam and the Coast Region To boost the poultry industry, Silverlands Tanzania Limited is hosting…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In 2010, Tanzania embarked on an ambitious journey to transform its agricultural landscape with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT)…
Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Three online agriculture media outlets, supported by the U.S.-based Oakland Institute, have published an article that casts a negative view of…
In the lush landscapes of Kibondo, nestled within the heart of Tanzania’s Kigoma region, Amoni Mtimba has embarked on an agricultural venture that is…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor In an era where technological advancements and modern industries dominate economic discussions, the age-old practice of agriculture is making…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In Uganda, smallholder farmers grapple with the challenges of limited land and resources. Amidst this struggle, a revolutionary approach to agriculture…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Dr Agnes Kalibata, the president of AGRA Africa, set a transformative agenda at a crucial session of the Africa Continental Free…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor In an enlightening revelation by the Food and Agriculture Organization, scientists have made a significant discovery highlighting the indispensable…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho According to The Chartered Farmer, Charles Antwi, from Ghana, understanding the intricate details of planting techniques and identifying varieties is the…
Unveiling the Health Wonders of White Button Mushrooms: More Than Just a Low-Calorie Delight By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the realm of healthy eating, White…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In anticipation of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), scheduled to be held in Kampala, Uganda, from January 17…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In a decisive step to bolster Uganda’s vanilla sector, the Ministry of Agriculture has earmarked January 5, 2024, as the commencement…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In the process of making the world a better place for now and for the future delegates from nearly 200 countries,…