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Promoting Sustainability and Growth: The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Tool for Small-Scale Processors in Tanzania

October 10, 2024 · 6 min read

Small-scale processors play a pivotal role in Tanzania’s agro-industrial sector, transforming raw agricultural products into value-added goods, creating employment opportunities, and driving economic growth…

AGCOT

Empowering Small-Scale Processors in Tanzania: A Deep Dive into the Inclusive Green Growth Tool’s Impact

October 10, 2024 · 6 min read

Small-scale processors are the backbone of Tanzania’s agro-industrial landscape, which is crucial in adding value to agricultural produce and providing employment opportunities in rural…

Africa

Empowering Small-Scale Producers with SAGCOT’s Inclusive Green Growth Tool

October 10, 2024 · 6 min read

Special Correspodent The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Guiding Tool for Small-Scale Producers is a landmark achievement in Tanzania’s agricultural development, offering smallholder farmers a…

Africa

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture with SAGCOT’s Inclusive Green Growth Tool for Medium and Large-Scale Processors

October 10, 2024 · 6 min read

Special Correspondent The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Guiding Tool for Medium and Large-Scale Processors has emerged as a transformative instrument in Tanzania’s agricultural sector,…

AGCOT

SAGCOT and IFC Partner to Accelerate Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania

October 10, 2024 · 2 min read

Dar es Salaam, October 10, 2024 — In a strategic move to accelerate agricultural transformation in Tanzania, SAGCOT Centre Ltd. and the International Finance…

AGCOT

Tanzania’s Soybean Sector Positioned for Growth: New Baseline Report Highlights Opportunities and Challenges

October 6, 2024 · 7 min read

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The recently published “Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector,” conducted under the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI)—a program under…

News

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Orders Reforms to Streamline Farmer Payments and Market Systems

September 30, 2024 · 4 min read

Ruvuma, Tanzania – September 28, 2024In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of…

News

Government Pledges Major Agricultural Transformation Through Cutting-Edge Technology and Private Sector Collaboration

September 24, 2024 · 5 min read

Arusha, September 23, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector by enhancing access to modern technologies…

Features

Government Launches Process to Open New Markets for Priority Crops

September 20, 2024 · 2 min read

Dodoma, Tanzania – September 18, 2024: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), has announced that the Government of Tanzania, through the…

Features

Remembering Emanuely Deodath Lyimo: SAGCOT Celebrates the Legacy of a Visionary Leader and Compassionate Friend

September 19, 2024 · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam: Dec 1984 – Sept 15, 2024 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has honoured the life and legacy of…

Africa

Norges Vel Tanzania to Host a Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting Addressing Rice Market Challenges for inclusive rice business in Tanzania

September 18, 2024 · 3 min read

Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations…

AGCOT

Tanzania Secures Groundbreaking Market Access for Avocados in China

September 18, 2024 · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam Tanzania seeks to generate $2 billion annually from avocado In 2015, Tanzanice Co. Ltd. embarked on a mission to showcase Tanzania’s…

Africa

Hon. Minister Hussein Bashe Invited to Speak at Champions 12.3 High-Level Event at UN General Assembly

September 17, 2024 · 5 min read

Dodoma Honorable Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, has received a distinguished invitation to participate as a key speaker at the Champions 12.3 High-Level…

Features

Uchama Ward Villagers Assured of Steady Development as Government Pledges More Support

September 17, 2024 · 2 min read

The villages of Undomo and Mbogwe in Uchama Ward, Nzega District, have been promised a new Agricultural Equipment Center and five tractors to boost…

Africa

Minister Bashe: Mzee Shija Irrigation Scheme to Benefit Farmers in Kahama District

September 17, 2024 · 2 min read

By Mnyika Esther On September 15, 2024, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), visited Kahama District in Shinyanga Region, where he inspected…

AGCOT

Farm for the Future Tanzania Seeks $800,000 Investment to Drive Agricultural Innovation in Kilolo

September 10, 2024 · 3 min read

Ilula Village, Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania—Farm for the Future Tanzania Ltd (FFF), a pioneering agricultural initiative based in the SAGCOT Corridor, is seeking…

Features

TAFST Seeks to Forge Collaborative Path with SAGCOT Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing

September 9, 2024 · 1 min read

Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet…

Africa

Kigali Youth Declaration Unveils Bold Agenda for Climate Action and Agricultural Transformation to Be Presented at COP29

September 9, 2024 · 2 min read

September 9, 2024, Kigali, Rwanda – 100 Million Youth to Seek Jobs by 2030, But Only 3 Million Jobs Created Annually Over 1,000 young…

Kenya

The Ultimate Guide to Profitable Potato Farming in Kenya

September 7, 2024 · 5 min read

Unlocking the Potential of Potato FarmingPotato farming in Kenya offers an incredible opportunity for financial growth, with the potential to generate substantial profits within…

Africa

The Urgent Imperative for Africa: Navigating the Climate Crisis

September 5, 2024 · 3 min read

By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an immediate and pressing reality. The world is…

Africa

Desk Review: Advancing the Potato Value Chain and Financial Structures in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda: Key Insights and Strategies

September 4, 2024 · 31 min read

By Dr. Betty Kwoko Mgimba, for AppsValle This initial report provides an in-depth analysis of the potato value chain in three East African nations:…

Africa

Norges Vel Strengthens Climate Resilient Agriculture in Tanzania

August 31, 2024 · 3 min read

Dar es Salaam To strengthen food security and enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, Norges Vel Tanzania has introduced “The Growing Resilience Program,” a…

Africa

The African Development Bank to Host Three Side Events at the Africa Food Systems Summit 2024 in Kigali, Rwanda

August 30, 2024 · 3 min read

Kigali, Rwanda – September 2, 2024 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to host three pivotal side events at the Africa Food…

Africa

OPED by Adamon Mukasa and Anthony Simpasa: Scaling up financing is critical to accelerating Africa’s structural transformation

August 27, 2024 · 9 min read

Financing Africa’s transformation is a multi-layered overarching challenge that demands special attention and a pragmatic approach to move from billions to trillions The calls…