African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals Tanzania’s dominance in potato yield across East Africa. According to FAOSTAT’s 2022 data, Tanzania boasts an impressive 8.43 tonnes per hectare (t/ha), surpassing its neighbours Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. Tanzania: The Yield Champion Tanzania’s remarkable yield is attributed to […]
Bukoba, Tanzania—The 3rd Kagera Annual Agricultural Conference and Community Education (KAACE) will occur on June 20-21, 2024, at the ELCT Bukoba Hotel. Organized by the University of Dar es Salaam, the event promises to gather experts, scholars, and community leaders to discuss and strategize “Cultivating Agricultural Prosperity for Resilient Communities.” The main theme this year […]
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 led by the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Across 19 districts in Tanzania, TSSI has set up 137 demonstration sites. These sites are like outdoor classrooms for farmers, showcasing […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 2024 – The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is driving a transformative agenda to enhance rice production across the country. Recognizing rice as the second most important food crop after maize, SAGCOT’s initiatives focus on improving yields, supporting smallholder farmers, and ensuring food security. With an estimated […]
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 tons of Grade 1 white-milled rice. This decision, published in a special issue of The Kenya Gazette, is authorized under the East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004, and aims to […]
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 Partnership” to enhance the country’s avocado value chain. This initiative focuses on overcoming challenges and promoting both the production and export of avocados. Here are some of its key objectives: The […]
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 be harvested for many years, making them ideal for farmers looking to secure a lasting income. Below is an overview of some valuable crops, detailing their uses, market value, ideal growing […]
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 infrastructure by signing seven major contracts under the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Financing (EPC+F) arrangement. These contracts, valued at TZS 3.775 trillion, aim to construct 2,035 kilometres of roads over the […]
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 was highlighted. Community-based livestock management involves the collective management of livestock resources by community members, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers. The budget outlines several initiatives aimed at […]
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