African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a landmark address at the Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop held on July 11, 2024, Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), emphasized the pivotal role of youth engagement in advancing the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Minister Bashe highlighted […]
Kilosa, Morogoro Region—To boost local agriculture within the SAGCOT corridor, external sugarcane farmers in Mbigiri have commenced supplying sugarcane to the Mkulazi Sugar Factory in Kilosa. This week marked the first successful harvest and delivery of sugarcane from these farmers to the factory. By Thursday, July 11th, 2024, 300 tons of fresh sugarcane had been […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team According to a report by Gatsby Africa, the soybean value chain in East Africa holds immense potential for economic growth and agricultural resilience. Despite natural solid growing conditions, regional production remains low, with Uganda dominating at 90% of East Africa’s soybean production. However, the region is still heavily dependent on imports, with Kenya, […]
“The Africa Food Systems Forum, 2023 in Tanzania, underscored the complex connection between agriculture, nutrition, infrastructure, climate change, and resilience, providing guidance on how best to steer the continent towards a transformative strategy for food systems,” said the Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum. “By integrating these interconnected elements, we can chart a […]
Dar es Salaam, 10th July 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture is gearing up to host a significant multi-stakeholder partner workshop on Thursday, 11th July 2024, at the Serena Hotel. This workshop aims to unite diverse partners to focus on accelerating Tanzania’s food systems and climate action initiatives. Key priorities include advancing specific public-private flagship […]
Iringa, Tanzania – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has been at the forefront of revolutionizing tomato farming through its Tomato Value Chain Strategic Partnership. Launched in May 2015 in the Ihemi Cluster, this initiative aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers by addressing key challenges in tomato production and creating a […]
The 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS) paints a complex picture of a nation undergoing significant shifts in its demographic and health landscape. These changes have profound implications for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy. Population Growth and Urbanization Tanzania’s population is booming, with 46% under 15. This […]
The 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS) is Tanzania’s seventh Demographic and Health Survey (DHS). The 2022 TDHS-MIS collected data on several health topics, including family planning, maternal health, child health, nutrition, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. Here are ten key takeaways from the report: The 2022 TDHS-MIS provides valuable insights into […]
In a candid and heartfelt address, Ambassador Ami Mpungwe, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kilombero Sugar Company, shared his deep-rooted connection and insights into Tanzania’s sugar industry. With a remarkable 64-year history with Kilombero, Ambassador Mpungwe’s reflections and statements provide a compelling narrative of dedication, challenges, and the sector’s resilient spirit. “Kilombero is […]
In a heartwarming display of national pride, Nargis Mohamed, the third runner-up in the 2003 Miss Tanzania pageant, recently visited the Tanzania Tea Board (TBT) pavilion at the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (DITF-2024). Enchanted by the rich flavours of Tanzanian tea, Nargis praised the authentic taste of the locally produced beverage and encouraged […]