African Agriculture and Food Systems
*Tsh 33 trillion needed to implement the Agenda 10/30 initiative * AGRA has pledged $40 million to support to “Building a Better Tomorrow” initiative Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The Tanzania Food Systems Partners Dialogue and Workshop, held on July 11, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, marked a significant milestone in the nation’s journey towards a […]
By Linnet Muchoki The recent Tanzania Food Systems Partners Dialogue convened diverse national and international stakeholders to address crucial issues in sustainable agricultural development and food security. Chaired by His Excellency Hailemariam Dessalegn, the event featured prominent personalities, including Dr. David Nabarro, IFAD Regional Director, Honorable Ministers, Ambassadors, and representatives from academia, media, and development […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (July 12, 2024) – Solar energy holds the potential to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector by providing clean, sustainable power for irrigation, crop preservation, and processing. This innovation could significantly reduce operational costs for farmers and bolster food security nationwide. Deodatus Balile, Chairman of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF), emphasized this message […]
Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, is set for a significant transformation with the launch of the Agenda 10/30 Roadmap during AGRA-supported Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop. This strategic initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to propel the crop sub-sector GDP growth rate to an ambitious 10% by […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a landmark address at the Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop held on July 11, 2024, Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), emphasized the pivotal role of youth engagement in advancing the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Minister Bashe highlighted […]
Kilosa, Morogoro Region—To boost local agriculture within the SAGCOT corridor, external sugarcane farmers in Mbigiri have commenced supplying sugarcane to the Mkulazi Sugar Factory in Kilosa. This week marked the first successful harvest and delivery of sugarcane from these farmers to the factory. By Thursday, July 11th, 2024, 300 tons of fresh sugarcane had been […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team According to a report by Gatsby Africa, the soybean value chain in East Africa holds immense potential for economic growth and agricultural resilience. Despite natural solid growing conditions, regional production remains low, with Uganda dominating at 90% of East Africa’s soybean production. However, the region is still heavily dependent on imports, with Kenya, […]
“The Africa Food Systems Forum, 2023 in Tanzania, underscored the complex connection between agriculture, nutrition, infrastructure, climate change, and resilience, providing guidance on how best to steer the continent towards a transformative strategy for food systems,” said the Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum. “By integrating these interconnected elements, we can chart a […]
Dar es Salaam, 10th July 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture is gearing up to host a significant multi-stakeholder partner workshop on Thursday, 11th July 2024, at the Serena Hotel. This workshop aims to unite diverse partners to focus on accelerating Tanzania’s food systems and climate action initiatives. Key priorities include advancing specific public-private flagship […]
Iringa, Tanzania – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has been at the forefront of revolutionizing tomato farming through its Tomato Value Chain Strategic Partnership. Launched in May 2015 in the Ihemi Cluster, this initiative aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by addressing key challenges in tomato production and creating a […]