African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has announced a pivotal meeting aimed at aligning the private sector’s interests and insights with the upcoming Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Threshold Program in Tanzania. This consultative meeting is set to take place on Thursday, March 21st, 2024, at the TPSF Boardroom, from 12:00 […]
KilimoKwanza.org In a recent update from the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT), Mary Kipeja, the Director General, discussed the manifold opportunities presented at the ongoing weekly Tea Auction in Tanzania. This event, pivotal to the nation’s tea industry, aims to assemble a diverse group of stakeholders, including local and international companies, as well as investors […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter “Agriculture means business! It was fascinating to see how SAGCOT and its partners are spearheading responsible, private-sector-led agricultural innovation, contributing to Tanzania’s food security and economic growth,” stated Her Excellency Madam Tone Tinnes, the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania. She commended Norway’s sustained support for SAGCOT since its inception in 2012. Her tour included […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter For years, Tanzanian tea traders and producers faced the challenge of participating in the Mombasa Tea Auction in Kenya, which, being the largest of its kind in the world, came with high logistical and operational costs. This reliance on an external auction platform meant increased expenses for Tanzanian stakeholders, affecting the overall competitiveness […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Rice farmers have been advised to use integrated climate-resilient rice production (SRP) methods for sustainable rice production. These methods will help reduce the effects of climate change and produce rice that meets international market standards. The call was made recently in Morogoro town during a seven-day SRP training organized by the Food […]
The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has recently unveiled a comprehensive 42-page booklet entitled “Mafanikio ya Kilimo kwa Miaka Mitatu ya Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita” (“Agricultural Successes in the First Three Years of the Sixth Government Phase”). This publication serves as a testament to the country’s strides in the agricultural sector under the stewardship […]
Tanzania is confronting one of its most pressing challenges – food loss and waste, with “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative which was announced on August 8, 2023. The nation has sets its sights on transforming its agricultural landscape. This ambitious five-year project, backed by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team As the race to meet the growing demand for precious minerals intensifies, the allure of the deep sea’s hidden riches becomes ever more enticing. Minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper, crucial for everything from electric vehicle batteries to renewable energy technologies, lie in abundance on the ocean floor. These resources have […]
[Abuja, Nigeria, March 8, 2024] – AGRA marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a vibrant ceremony at the Chida Events Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event paid homage to pioneering women across Nigeria and the continent who are leading the way in inclusive agricultural transformation. Aligning with the United Nations’ theme for International […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the SAGCOT area of Tanzania, a new chapter in sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment is being written with the opening of the Yara Training Center in Iringa. This center, a joint venture with Farm For the Future (FFF) and Seed Co., signifies a major step in enhancing the proficiency of local […]