African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma Honorable Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, has received a distinguished invitation to participate as a key speaker at the Champions 12.3 High-Level Event, scheduled to take place on September 24, 2024, during the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City. This event, part of the broader UNGA agenda, will focus on the […]
The villages of Undomo and Mbogwe in Uchama Ward, Nzega District, have been promised a new Agricultural Equipment Center and five tractors to boost farming activities in the area. Uchama Ward comprises 59 villages and 356 hamlets. These commitments were made by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), during his visit to Nzega […]
By Mnyika Esther On September 15, 2024, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), visited Kahama District in Shinyanga Region, where he inspected the Malenge irrigation project in Isagehe Ward. The project, situated in Malenge village, features a dam with a capacity of 600,000 cubic meters and an investment value of TZS 2.5 billion. […]
Ilula Village, Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania—Farm for the Future Tanzania Ltd (FFF), a pioneering agricultural initiative based in the SAGCOT Corridor, is seeking an additional $800,000 in investment to expand its operations and advance sustainable farming practices. The Tanzanian government and Norwegian stakeholders support this effort to lift thousands of farmers out of poverty […]
Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet impactful visit to Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT, at the SAGCOT offices. Accompanied by Mr. Sanjay Seth, a sustainability expert, the trio discussed pressing issues related to sustainability […]
By Dr. Betty Kwoko Mgimba, for AppsValle This initial report provides an in-depth analysis of the potato value chain in three East African nations: Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. It examines the economic impact of the potato sector, identifies challenges and opportunities related to seed availability, explores financial empowerment opportunities for farmers, analyzes marketing and sourcing […]
Dar es Salaam To strengthen food security and enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, Norges Vel Tanzania has introduced “The Growing Resilience Program,” a five-year initiative to transform rice production in the Mbarali District in Mbeya Region, Malinyi District in Morogoro Region, and Kilombero District, also in Morogoro Region Mbarali. The project focuses on increasing […]
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG REPORTER Tanzania, a nation with one of the youngest populations globally, has immense economic growth potential by engaging its youth in agriculture. “According to the World Population Review 2022, youth and children constitute a remarkable 75% of our population,” notes Hon. Hussein Mohammed Bashe, Minister of Agriculture. “This demographic could be the key to […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – August 22, 2024The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, laid the foundation stone for the construction of various infrastructure projects under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) program at the Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan – Mlazo/Ndogowe irrigation scheme during his visit to Dodoma on August 22, […]
Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by the Policy Analysis Group (PAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AAPC has consistently fostered dialogue between public and private sectors, driving critical policy reforms that have significantly transformed […]