June 27, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – Since its launch in 2018, USAID’s Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) initiative, implemented by TechnoServe, has revolutionized Tanzania’s food landscape. By empowering medium and small-scale food processors in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), AINFP has significantly improved the availability of […]
June 27, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – USAID’s Advancing Nutrition initiative has achieved remarkable success in bolstering Tanzania’s nutritional status since its launch in October 2019. By strengthening the capacity of key government institutions to implement the National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Action Plan (NMNAP), the initiative has addressed the country’s growing malnutrition challenges amidst […]
June 27, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Dr. Davis Muthini, Policy Analyst at AGRA. The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the game”. They regulate the roles and behaviour of players in the sector, determine resource allocation, and assign incentives and disincentives accordingly. Policies shape the business environment by […]
June 22, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Ruvuma/Mvomero, Tanzania – A soybean auction in Ruvuma and a thriving cocoa auction in Mvomero, both part of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), have highlighted the growing success of Tanzanian farmers and the effectiveness of the Warehouse Receipt System. On June 20, about 451,367 kilograms of soybeans were sold in Ruvuma, fetching […]
June 18, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
June 18, 2024 A remarkable transformation is taking place in the heart of Morogoro’s Matombo division. The traditionally rich but recently struggling spice farming industry is witnessing a revival, thanks to the collaborative efforts of diverse stakeholders, including the central, regional, and local governments, the SAGCOT Centre (SCL), and Tanganyika Christian Relief Services (TCRS), among […]
June 13, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals Tanzania’s dominance in potato yield across East Africa. According to FAOSTAT’s 2022 data, Tanzania boasts an impressive 8.43 tonnes per hectare (t/ha), surpassing its neighbours Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. Tanzania: The Yield Champion Tanzania’s remarkable yield is attributed to […]
June 10, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Bukoba, Tanzania—The 3rd Kagera Annual Agricultural Conference and Community Education (KAACE) will occur on June 20-21, 2024, at the ELCT Bukoba Hotel. Organized by the University of Dar es Salaam, the event promises to gather experts, scholars, and community leaders to discuss and strategize “Cultivating Agricultural Prosperity for Resilient Communities.” The main theme this year […]
June 7, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Imagine a field bursting with healthy, high-yielding soybeans. This is the vision behind the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI), a collaborative effort led by the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Across 19 districts in Tanzania, TSSI has set up 137 demonstration sites. These sites are like outdoor classrooms for farmers, showcasing […]
June 6, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
KITUI COUNTY, 4 th June 2024: Smallholder farmers in Kitui county have seen successwith the introduction of regenerative agriculture practices to their farms. This comesafter AGRA, in collaboration with its implementing partner the Cereal GrowersAssociation, introduced the Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture (STRAK) programin the county. The Strengthening Regenerative Agriculture program advocates for adoptingagricultural policies in county […]
June 5, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 2024 – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is driving a transformative agenda to enhance rice production across the country. Recognizing rice as the second most important food crop after maize, SAGCOT’s initiatives focus on improving yields, supporting smallholder farmers, and ensuring food security. With an estimated […]