African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR ES SALAAM – In a strategic move to cement its position as a leader in African horticulture, Tanzania officially launched the “Horti Logistica Africa” council on November 12, 2025. The announcement was made by Dr. Jim Yonazi, the Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Policy, Parliament, and Coordination), during the landmark Horticulture Business […]
The HoBIS 2025 Declaration: A ‘Tanzania Inc.’ Strategy is Unveiled The Horticulture Business and Investment Summit (HoBIS 2025), convened from November 12–13, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, was not a standard trade conference. It was a meticulously orchestrated declaration of national economic strategy. Convened by the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) in partnership with the Government […]
Tanzania Meteorological Authority Issues Critical Advisory for November 2025-April 2026 Growing Season Issued: October 17, 2025 The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has released its seasonal rainfall forecast for Dodoma Region, warning farmers and livestock keepers to prepare for challenging conditions during the upcoming agricultural season running from November 2025 through April 2026. Key Forecast Highlights […]
Strategic Analysis of Smallholder Farmer Engagement and Demographic Projection across the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT): 2025–2030 Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary: The Demographic Imperative of Agricultural Transformation The transition from the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) to the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) represents a paradigm shift in the nation’s […]
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM This report provides a comparative analysis of the engagement of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda with global carbon markets, examining the roles of communities, governments, and private actors. It highlights successes, challenges, regulatory gaps, and opportunities for fostering inclusive and sustainable carbon business models across these East African nations. Kenya has rapidly developed a […]
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG TEAM I. Introduction A. Overview of Limestone: Definition, Composition, and General Economic Importance Limestone is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), predominantly in the mineral forms of calcite or aragonite. While these carbonate minerals form the bulk of the rock, limestone typically contains varying amounts of impurities. These can include siliciclastic […]
Kilolo, Iringa – May 6, 2025 Preparations are in full swing for the Kilolo Trade and Investment Expo 2025, a landmark event set to take place from 21st to 25th May 2025 at the FDC Ilula Grounds in Kilolo, Iringa Region. With just 16 days to go, the countdown has begun for what is expected […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – May, 05 2025 Tanzania has joined six other African nations in implementing a transformative initiative to build resilient food systems and strengthen climate-smart agriculture for smallholder farmers. The programme, known as RE-GAIN (Resilient Gains in Agriculture and Innovation Nexus), was officially launched at the Morena Hotel in Dodoma, marking the start of […]
The transformation of SAGCOT into AGCOT, launched on April 27, 2025, and briefed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 28, represents a nationwide scaling of Tanzania’s agricultural success. AGCOT builds on SAGCOT’s achievements—$6.34 billion in investments, 1 million farmers reached, and 253,000 jobs—and extends its impact to new corridors under the Agriculture Master Plan […]