African Agriculture and Food Systems
In an effort to transform food systems globally, a new and inspiring program for early career professionals has been launched, offering a unique opportunity to accelerate food systems solutions in the Global South. This program, generously supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), is a call to action for those […]
Dear Esteemed Friends, Partners, and Allies in Agricultural Progress, As the first light of 2024 touches the fertile soils of our beloved continent, we at KilimoKwanza.org stand at the cusp of a new era, reinvigorated by a sense of purpose and driven by our unwavering commitment to the agricultural sector in Africa. This New Year’s […]
In the lush landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Wangui Waweru, an enterprising woman, founded the Gold Dust Snail Farm six years ago. Her journey into the world of mollusks began in 2017, sparked by an accidental tasting of snail meat. This experience, initially met with trepidation, burgeoned into a deep interest, leading Wangui to explore the […]
Dubai, UAE, December 1st, 2023 – In a compelling address at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan issued a fervent call to action, challenging developed nations on unfulfilled climate commitments and emphasizing the imperative for responsible climate financing. President Hassan […]
In a significant development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Director of the Tanzania Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), Ms. Irene Madeje Mlola, announced on November 1, 2023, a comprehensive plan to boost efficiency across the entire value chain of cereals and mixed crops. This initiative aims to enhance economic growth and food availability […]
Owning the Future of Agriculture: A Youthful Revolution with BBT-YIA By Lucy Msangi I think BBT-YIA (Building Bridges for Youth in Agriculture) initiative isn’t just another fleeting program; it’s a robust catalyst for change, a hope for young Tanzanians determined to reshape the agricultural landscape. With BBT-YIA, the fertile lands of Tanzania are not just […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), initiated as a Public-Private Partnership during the World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Dar es Salaam in 2010, is ambitiously aiming to significantly boost soybean production. By 2025, SAGCOT is targeting an output exceeding 50,000 tonnes of soybeans, a substantial increase from the current production […]
In an address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2023, Agnes Kalibata, the president of the AGRA, highlighted the critical need for substantial investment in transforming Africa’s food systems. Kalibata’s speech underscored the dire consequences of underinvestment in this sector, which continues to plague African nations with escalating hunger and poverty. Kalibata pointed out […]
In a stride toward agricultural development and strategic planning, Tanzania has unveiled the Second Agriculture Statistics Strategic Plan (ASSP II), covering the period from July 2022 to June 2027. This comprehensive plan is designed to transform the agricultural sector by improving the collection, management, and utilization of agricultural statistics. As an essential component of the […]
Nairobi, Kenya – Against the backdrop of the bustling Africa-Korea Agtech Innovation Summit in Nairobi, Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, delivered a thought-provoking discourse that resonated with the summit’s overarching theme of leveraging Disruptive Agricultural Technologies (DATs) to propel Africa’s agricultural sector into a new era. The two-day summit, a culmination of the […]