African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, Tanzania – In an ambitious effort to revitalize the Pyrethrum industry, Tanzania has set its sights on enhancing Pyrethrumon cultivation, a crucial cotton variety, as part of its broader agricultural development strategy. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, highlighted the government’s commitment during a parliamentary session in Dodoma on February 15, 2024. This […]
On February 14, 2024, a pivotal debate unfolded at the Climate House in Oslo, Norway, centered on the intertwined issues of food security and climate change. The forum was part of a broader engagement between Tanzanian and Norwegian officials, aiming to deepen cooperation on these critical global challenges. Among the distinguished participants was Tanzania’s Minister […]
On February 14, 2024, a significant gathering took place in Oslo, Norway, marking a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector and its approach to climate change. The Food Security and Climate Change Cooperation Meeting held at the Climate House in Oslo, brought together key figures from Tanzania and Norway to discuss critical issues affecting both […]
Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Three online agriculture media outlets, supported by the U.S.-based Oakland Institute, have published an article that casts a negative view of Tanzania and its citizens, a portrayal which I consider to be highly inaccurate and potentially damaging to smallholder farmers in Tanzania. The original article was posted on GRAIN.org and was subsequently […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania has revealed optimistic projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the year 2024. According to the IMF, Tanzania is expected to rank among the top 20 fastest-growing economies worldwide. This forecast not only positions Tanzania as a burgeoning economic powerhouse but also […]
In the lush landscapes of Kibondo, nestled within the heart of Tanzania’s Kigoma region, Amoni Mtimba has embarked on an agricultural venture that is reshaping the socio-economic fabric of his community. Through the cultivation of avocados, a fruit increasingly prized for its nutritional and environmental virtues, Mtimba has unlocked a treasure trove of wealth, catapulting […]
By Lucy Sebastian, Kilimokwanza.org In the face of mounting environmental challenges, the call for sustainable development practices has never been more urgent. Across the African continent, communities are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change: droughts that stretch rivers dry, floods that erase seasons of toil, and storms that leave despair in their wake. […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for strategic actions to maximize the benefits for farmers from the currently high US dollar exchange rate. During a notable agricultural event, Gachagua highlighted that since numerous Kenyan agricultural products are priced in US dollars, the advantageous exchange rate should logically lead to increased earnings […]
Reported by Jamal Hashim, Azam News, February 7, 2024 Tanzania is emerging as a key player in apple production within the East African region. This transformative initiative, highlighted in a report by Azam TV’s “Taarifa ya Habari”/News on February 7, 2024, unveils a concerted effort to equip farmers with modern cultivation techniques, promising to revolutionize […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Apple farming is emerging as a highly promising and profitable agricultural endeavour in Tanzania and Africa. This insight came to light during a Zoom meeting on February 1, 2024, organized by the SAGCOT Centre. The meeting was part of a larger dialogue aimed at exploring agricultural prospects within the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor […]