African Agriculture and Food Systems
Juma Msafiri In recent years, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have emerged as leaders in the global organic food market, transforming their agricultural landscapes and positioning themselves as significant exporters of organic products. This rise reflects the increasing global demand for organic foods and is a testament to these countries’ strategic initiatives and investments in promoting […]
By Juma Msafiri The study “The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public-Private Partnerships: From Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism” by Noah M. Pauline, Victor Mbande, and Lowe Börjeson (2023) provides a detailed examination of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative. The authors critically assess the shift from the original ambition of attracting […]
In a groundbreaking move to modernize the coffee industry and empower the youth, Tanzania has launched an innovative Mobile Coffee Cafés initiative. This project, managed by the Tanzania Coffee Board under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) project, was inaugurated during the opening of the Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition at the Nzuguni Grounds in […]
By Juma Msafiri Farm Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tunsime Kyando as the new Country Director for Tanzania. Tunsime brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the field of international development for over 14 years. Her background as a Tanzanian development economist uniquely positions her to lead Farm Africa’s […]
Juma Msafiri The avocado, often dubbed “green gold,” has rapidly grown in popularity across the globe, transforming from a niche product to a staple in diets worldwide. This surge has significantly impacted the economies of several countries, with some nations leading the charge in production and export. Here’s a look at how ten countries are […]
By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 14, 2024. This landmark agreement between Tanzania and China unlocks new export avenues for sunflower meal and avocados, promising substantial revenue growth and strengthening the agricultural value […]
August 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking showcase at the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, the Brazilian company Longping has demonstrated that the region’s land, often dismissed as arid and unproductive, is fertile and primed for profitable soybean farming. The company’s thriving soybean plot proved that Dodoma’s soil can support this highly valuable crop, […]
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 the GDP and supports three-quarters of the national workforce. He elaborates on the Tanzanian government’s dynamic strategies, AGRA’s impactful contributions, and the critical role of both international and local partnerships in […]
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 audience in Dodoma to articulate a bold vision for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Her speech, delivered at the launch of Kilimo Roundtable, not only highlighted the transformative strides already made under Tanzania’s […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative potential of agriculture for Tanzania. He called for a collective, nationwide effort to drive agricultural development. He outlined the government’s ambitious Agenda 10/30 Investment Roadmap aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency and […]