African Agriculture and Food Systems
News, features and analysis on agriculture and food systems from across the African continent.
By Juma Msafiri The average age of farmers in Africa is a topic of increasing concern. Some sources report the average age to be…
Mango farming in Kenya is a thriving agricultural venture with the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s economy and improve the livelihoods of…
Kilimokwanza.org Correpondent Tanzania, renowned for its rich culture and stunning landscapes, is also home to a thriving mango industry. While mangoes have long been…
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Summit 2025, scheduled for January 9-11 in Kampala, Uganda, is set to be a landmark event…
Juma Msafiri Africa, a continent with significant agricultural potential, faces the persistent challenge of ensuring food security for its growing population. While progress has…
Juma Msafiri Tanzania, a land of diverse landscapes and agricultural abundance, holds a prominent position as one of the largest potato producers in Sub-Saharan…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Common beans are fundamental to Tanzania’s agricultural landscape, contributing immensely to food security, nutrition, and economic stability for approximately 5.8 million rural…
Tanzania has long been recognized for its diverse agricultural output, but its rising prominence as a global bean producer is remarkable. Despite the average…
Dodoma, Tanzania – October 26, 2024: Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, H.E. Tone Tinnes, underscored Tanzania’s unique opportunity to harness its mineral wealth for sustainable…
Dar es Salaam, October 18, 2024 – National statistics reveal that by 2032, Tanzania is projected to face a deficit of 234,000 tons of…
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024 kicked off today in Dar es Salaam with a keynote address delivered…
At the African Food Systems Conference held on August 6, 2023, in Dar Es Salaam, a key issue affecting Tanzania’s agricultural sector took center…
By KilimoKwanza.org Correspondent Tanzania’s agricultural sector has faced a longstanding challenge: soil acidity, particularly in regions like Iringa and Songwe. This issue has hindered…
The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) tools are practical guides developed under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative to help small, medium,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Dar es Salaam, October 10, 2024 — In a strategic move to accelerate agricultural transformation in Tanzania, SAGCOT Centre Ltd. and the International Finance…
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…
Ruvuma, Tanzania – September 28, 2024In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of…
Arusha, September 23, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector by enhancing access to modern technologies…
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 18, 2024: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), has announced that the Government of Tanzania, through the…
Dar es Salaam: Dec 1984 – Sept 15, 2024 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has honoured the life and legacy of…