African Agriculture and Food Systems
News, features and analysis on agriculture and food systems from across the African continent.
By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding…
August 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking showcase at the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, the Brazilian company Longping has demonstrated that the…
In an interview in Dar es Salaam, AGRA Chairman Hailemariam Dessalegn discusses the pivotal role of agriculture in Tanzania’s economy, which contributes 30% to…
Dodoma, Tanzania—At the Nane Nane International EXPO in Dodoma 2024, Rhoda Mwita, the founder and executive director of Kilimo Roundtable, stood before a diverse…
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative…
Dodoma, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has initiated the process of issuing food security bonds to bolster the agricultural sector and enhance the capital…
Dodoma, Tanzania — The 2024 Nane Nane National Exhibitions in Dodoma witnessed a pivotal moment in Tanzania’s agricultural progress with Agricom Africa’s handover of…
August 2024, Kidatu-Ifakara, Tanzania – In a significant leap towards agricultural transformation, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge…
Kilimokwanza.org Editorial According to the Avocado Strategic Partnership, SAGCOT Brief 08/2024-1, Tanzania’s avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth, positioning the country as a major…
Dodoma, August 4, 2024 – Today marks an exciting day at the Nane Nane agricultural exhibition in Dodoma as stakeholders from across Tanzania gather…
On August 3, 2024, at the Youth and Women’s Conference during the Nane Nane Exhibition, Tulalumba Mloge (Tula), the executive assistant to the SAGCOT…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Feed the Future, an innovative initiative by the U.S. Government is at the forefront of the global fight against hunger and…
Dodoma, August 3, 2024 – Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre), concluded the Youth and Women…
On August 3rd, during the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions across the country, President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially inaugurated a new irrigation dam at the…
Dodoma, July 26, 2024 – Tanzania launched the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) in a historic move, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s cooperative…
📌 The Ministry of Livestock and Research Institutions Must Ensure the Availability of Livestock Seeds and Feed 📌 The Government Will Continue to Facilitate…
Nestled amidst the picturesque Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro, Tanzania, is a testament to the nation’s agricultural prowess. Renowned for its diverse cultivation of spices, rice,…
By Anthony John Tanzania’s agricultural sector has achieved a major triumph, raking in a staggering $2.32 billion from the export of 1.57 million tons…
The African Development Bank’s 2024 Country Focus Report for Tanzania provides an overview of the country’s economic landscape, emphasizing the need for structural transformation…
Dodoma, Tanzania— The annual Nane Nane Agricultural Expo 2024, set to take place in Dodoma, will feature the Avocado Pavilion, a special highlight organized…
DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July…
In a landmark move set to ignite trade and investment across Africa, Mohammed Dewji, Owner and President of MeTL Group, recently convened with Mrs.…
By Davis Muthuni The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the…
Unleashing Africa’s Agricultural Potential Empowering women and youth in agriculture is not just a goal; it’s a necessity for Tanzania’s future. With a population…