African Agriculture and Food Systems
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM I. Introduction A. Overview of Limestone: Definition, Composition, and General Economic Importance Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), predominantly in the mineral forms of calcite or aragonite. While these carbonate minerals form the bulk of the rock, limestone typically contains varying amounts of impurities. These can include siliciclastic […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host World Bee Day 2025 , a vibrant celebration of nature, innovation, and sustainability in the apiculture sector. With optimism and pride, the country reflects on its growing achievements in beekeeping while laying a solid foundation for hosting the Apimondia International Beekeeping Congress […]
By Charles Mwangi Nyandarua County, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, is undergoing a profound agricultural awakening. While it has long been known for its lush landscapes and rich volcanic soils, what is emerging now is a dynamic transformation: a quiet revolution driven by commercial farming that is redefining the region’s economic identity and […]
By Cege Wa Mahiga This morning, Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul, CBS, joined Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence for yet another high-level meeting aimed at reviewing the status of Kenya’s agricultural transformation under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). While the optics were impressive and the statements polished, […]
Kilolo, Iringa – May 6, 2025 Preparations are in full swing for the Kilolo Trade and Investment Expo 2025, a landmark event set to take place from 21st to 25th May 2025 at the FDC Ilula Grounds in Kilolo, Iringa Region. With just 16 days to go, the countdown has begun for what is expected […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – May, 05 2025 Tanzania has joined six other African nations in implementing a transformative initiative to build resilient food systems and strengthen climate-smart agriculture for smallholder farmers. The programme, known as RE-GAIN (Resilient Gains in Agriculture and Innovation Nexus), was officially launched at the Morena Hotel in Dodoma, marking the start of […]
BY AGRA President Alice Ruhweza & Joost Guijt-Director, Africa Food Fellowship The Kampala Declaration milestone for Africa’s food systems How Africa’s food systems advance is a choice that is coming into focus with the launch of the African Union’s Strategy and Plan of Action for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in Johannesburg (5-7th […]
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The transformation of SAGCOT into AGCOT, launched on April 27, 2025, and briefed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 28, represents a nationwide scaling of Tanzania’s agricultural success. AGCOT builds on SAGCOT’s achievements—$6.34 billion in investments, 1 million farmers reached, and 253,000 jobs—and extends its impact to new corridors under the Agriculture Master Plan […]