African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
In a world where science and technology are the driving forces of progress, few individuals have had as profound an impact on their nation’s development as Dr. Hassan Mshinda. A Tanzanian scientist, leader, and visionary, Dr. Mshinda has dedicated his life to transforming Tanzania’s research and innovation landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the country’s […]
‘Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA)’. Spanning from 2022 to 2030, this visionary program is dedicated to empowering and equipping the youth of Tanzania with the tools, knowledge, and resources they need to transform the agricultural landscape. BBT-YIA focuses on nurturing a new generation of agripreneurs by providing access to innovative agricultural […]
Lilongwe, March 17, 2022 – The Government of Malawi has taken a significant step in bolstering its agricultural sector by signing a host country agreement with the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA). This pivotal agreement emphasizes Malawi’s commitment to the implementation of AGRA’s programmes within its borders. Under the terms of the […]
Songwe The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture has announced its plans to construct infrastructure for the Nguvukazi Mwanavala irrigation scheme in the Imalilo Songwe area, Mbarali district. This significant development, covering an estimated 6,500 hectares, is poised to enhance agricultural productivity in the region. This ambitious project will commence following the implementation of directives from President […]
In Tanzania, a country where agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, fashion is not often the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, the intersection of fashion and agriculture presents a unique opportunity to redefine sustainability, cultural identity, and economic development. This opinion By Lucy Sebastian for KilimoKwanza.org explores the untapped potential of integrating […]