African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Imagine a field bursting with healthy, high-yielding soybeans. This is the vision behind the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI), a collaborative effort…
KITUI COUNTY, 4 th June 2024: Smallholder farmers in Kitui county have seen successwith the introduction of regenerative agriculture practices to their farms. This…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 2024 – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is driving a transformative agenda to enhance rice…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 31, 2024 – To address the country’s rice shortage, the Kenyan government has announced the duty-free importation of 500,000 metric…
As the world celebrates The World Avocado Association (WAO)Avacado Month in June, SAGCOT, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, has established the “Avocado…
Kilimokwanza.org Team East Africa boasts diverse high-value crops, often called “money trees,” providing substantial economic returns and long-term sustainability. These generational wealth trees can…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter On June 16, 2023, the Tanzanian government, through the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), took a significant step towards enhancing the nation’s…
Introduction Agronomic practices and technological adoption play a crucial role in enhancing the productivity and sustainability of soya (soybean) farming in Tanzania. The Tanzania…
In 2024/5 budget speech delivered by Hon. Abdallah Hamis Ulega (MP), Minister of Livestock and Fisheries,, the government’s commitment to promoting community-based livestock management…
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Nairobi, Kenya – May 29, 2024 The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) of Kenya has announced the imposition of a new levy on importing…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 29, 2024 The push for increased investment in school meals across Africa gained momentum today with the suggestion of a…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter A pioneering venture is on the way in the vibrant community of Tabata, Dar es Salaam. Darfrosa Chuwa, an innovative entrepreneur, is…
Source: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative. (2023). Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector. Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Soya (soybeans) is a…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In 2023, Zanzibar-based spice company 1001 Organic achieved substantial growth and set new benchmarks for sustainability and community involvement. The company’s Corporate…
Dodoma, Tanzania – May 27 to June 5, 2024 In alignment with the global community, Tanzania is set to celebrate World Environment Day (WED)…
kilimokwazna.org 2024/5 budget speech delivered by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania’s animal feed industry emerged as a key focus area, showcasing remarkable…
Kilimokwanza.org The 2024/5 budget speech for the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries highlighted significant advancements in Tanzania’s poultry industry. This sector, crucial for the…
Table 1: Milk Production and Processing Category 2022/2023 2023/2024 Percentage Increase Milk Production 3.60 billion liters 3.97 billion liters 10.3% Milk Processed 77.90 million…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the CEO of AKM Glitters Company Limited, has been featured in the June/July 2024 edition of Forbes Africa. The…
Kigali, Rwanda – May 23, 2024 – In anticipation of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 finals, AGRA has announced the launch of Kigali…
In a landmark speech delivered with urgency and optimism, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, unveiled the 2024/2025 budget for the Ministry…
Dodoma, Tanzania (21 MAY 2024)—In a move to boost the agricultural sector in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe today officially launched the distribution…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In the lush Southern Highlands of Tanzania, a transformative project is taking shape, as detailed in the 2023 publication “Tanzania Sustainable Soybean…