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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Watering the Future, Tanzania’s National Plan to Expand Irrigation Infrastructure

May 3, 2024
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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 boost crop production and…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Boosting Productivity Through Agricultural Research and Development in Tanzania

May 3, 2024
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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 food security and economic…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Navigating the Terrain, Challenges and Opportunities in Tanzanian Agriculture

May 3, 2024
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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 potential opportunities for growth…

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TZ 2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Technology and Innovation, Leap into Modern Farming

May 3, 2024
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By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a move to modernize its agriculture, Tanzania is embracing technological advancements and mechanization. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, the government’s strategic plan to introduce advanced agricultural technologies and establish mechanization centers across the country marks a transformative era for Tanzanian agriculture. During his budget address…

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Impact of International Partnerships: Strengthening Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector through Global Collaboration

May 3, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, agriculture is not just a means of sustenance but a pivotal sector for economic growth and poverty reduction. Recognizing the sector’s potential, the Tanzanian government has actively engaged international organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund (IMF), and European Union (EU) to bolster its agricultural sector. These partnerships are central to the strategic…

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Hon Hussein Bashe: “I urge our development partners to prepare to sign the compact, aligning their support with our strategic focus areas”

May 3, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania is setting a new paradigm in agricultural investment, earmarking a significant portion of its resources to transform its agricultural landscape. The budget speech (02/05/2024) by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, outlines a strategic allocation of investments that underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. In his 2024/2025 budget presentation, Minister…

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Africa’s Food Future: Scaling Up Proven Solutions.  

May 1, 2024
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By Dr Agnes Kalibata and Dr Ibrahim Mayaki As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges confronting Africa’s food systems. Despite the continent’s abundant natural resources, it continues to struggle with food insecurity and malnutrition. The combined impacts of climatic shocks, COVID-19, and civil unrest are further exacerbating these…

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Avian Flu Virus in Cattle Highlights Urgent Need for Ramped Up Efforts to Prevent Spillover of Viruses from Animals to People

May 1, 2024
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Avian Flu in Cattle Signals Urgent Need for Enhanced Pandemic Prevention Measures Introduction In an alarming development, the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has made a cross-species jump to cattle in the United States, with recent detections in milk, prompting concerns over the potential for another human pandemic. Experts from the organization Preventing Pandemics at the Source (PPATS) and the…

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BBT Program Beneficiary Opens Second Farm

April 27, 2024
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Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has opened another seedling farm in Kilindi District, Kikunde Village, Tanga region. Ms. Aloyce is among over 120 youths who have benefited from the BBT Program. She started by opening her first farm in Dumila, Morogoro…

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Norway’s Commitment to Boosting Tanzanian Agriculture: A Partnership for Modernization and Market Access

April 26, 2024
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| News, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a meeting held on April 22, 2024, with Hon Adam Malima, the Regional Commissioner of Morogoro, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Tone Tinnes reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering commitment to supporting Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This collaboration aims to empower local farmers by providing them access to modern technologies and broader markets, thereby enhancing their productivity and economic stability. A…

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