African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has initiated the process of issuing food security bonds to bolster the agricultural sector and enhance the capital available to lend to farmers. This strategic financial maneuver is designed to empower the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) with the means to purchase and store large quantities of grain safely, […]
Dodoma, Tanzania — The 2024 Nane Nane National Exhibitions in Dodoma witnessed a pivotal moment in Tanzania’s agricultural progress with Agricom Africa’s handover of sophisticated farming equipment to the Tanzanian government. The ceremony, part of the broader “Agenda 10/30: Agriculture is Business” initiative, took place under the watchful eyes of Tanzanian President, Hon. Dr. Samia […]
August 2024, Kidatu-Ifakara, Tanzania – In a significant leap towards agricultural transformation, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge on August 4, 2024. This strategic development marks a major advancement in Tanzania’s Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT) initiative, now poised to expand its impact nationwide under the new designation as […]
Kilimokwanza.org Editorial According to the Avocado Strategic Partnership, SAGCOT Brief 08/2024-1, Tanzania’s avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth, positioning the country as a major player in the global avocado market. The increasing demand for avocados, particularly the popular Hass and Fuertes varieties, presents a significant opportunity for Tanzania to increase its foreign exchange earnings and […]
Dodoma, August 4, 2024 – Today marks an exciting day at the Nane Nane agricultural exhibition in Dodoma as stakeholders from across Tanzania gather to celebrate Avocado Day. Organized by Afrifarm and SAGCOT Centre, this event brings together industry leaders, smallholder farmers, and avocado enthusiasts to highlight the significant strides and opportunities within Tanzania’s avocado […]
On August 3, 2024, at the Youth and Women’s Conference during the Nane Nane Exhibition, Tulalumba Mloge (Tula), the executive assistant to the SAGCOT CEO, highlighted the organization’s significant contributions to the development of agriculture in Tanzania. SAGCOT, a public-private partnership, has been at the forefront of advancing agriculture in the southern highlands and now […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Feed the Future, an innovative initiative by the U.S. Government is at the forefront of the global fight against hunger and poverty. Born out of the 2007-2008 food crisis, it represents a long-term commitment to sustainable solutions that address immediate food needs and drive economic growth and resilience. Mission and Goals: A […]
Dodoma, August 3, 2024 – Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre), concluded the Youth and Women Congress at the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma with a call to action for young people and women involved in agriculture. In his speech, Kirenga recognized the substantial contributions of […]
On August 3rd, during the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions across the country, President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially inaugurated a new irrigation dam at the Mtibwa Sugar Factory in Morogoro. This significant project is a key component of Tanzania’s national strategy to bolster sugar production and drive economic growth through enhanced agricultural output. By providing a […]
Dodoma, July 26, 2024 – Tanzania launched the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) in a historic move, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s cooperative movement and agricultural sector. The inauguration ceremony, which also marked the final shareholders’ meeting of the Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank (KCBL), solidified the transformation of KCBL and the Tandahimba Cooperative Bank into […]