African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to the efforts of Mary Kipeja, the Director General of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT). Kipeja has passionately acclaimed Tanzanian tea as one of the finest globally, emphasizing its substantial health […]
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania, through The Cereals and other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), officially announced the opening of the 2023/2024 sesame buying season. The inaugural auction occurred on May 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Kanga warehouse in the Songwe District. COPRA, in collaboration […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders from across Africa and the globe will gather to address the pressing issues of soil degradation and acidity that threaten the continent’s agricultural productivity and food security. This session, “Managing Degraded […]
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Kilimokwanza.org Team Amidst growing concerns over food security globally, Tanzania has proactively set a target to enhance its national food storage capacity to 3 million tons by 2030. This ambitious goal, highlighted by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, during his recent budget speech, is a significant part of Tanzania’s strategy to ensure […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is taking decisive steps to enhance the value and volume of its agricultural exports, a move outlined in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture. This initiative is part of a broader effort to expand the country’s economic base and improve the livelihoods of its farmers. […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is undertaking significant reforms in its cooperative sector, aiming to enhance the commercial viability and management of its agricultural cooperatives. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, these reforms are crucial for improving the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector, which is a […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In response to fluctuating rainfall patterns and the increasing need for stable agricultural output, Tanzania has embarked on an ambitious plan to expand its irrigation infrastructure. This initiative, highlighted by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Minister of Agriculture, during his recent budget speech, is aimed at substantially increasing the area of irrigated land to […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is making significant strides in agricultural research and development (R&D) with a focused investment in seed research, pest management, and soil health. As outlined by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, in his recent budget speech, these initiatives are crucial for increasing crop productivity and resilience, pivotal for the nation’s […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Tanzania’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employing a large portion of the workforce. However, the sector faces multifaceted challenges that could hinder its growth and productivity. Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, has addressed these issues in his recent budget speech, while also pointing out […]