African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 is excited to share an inspiring piece from the Farm for the Future (FFF) Weekly News 27/2024 – July 01, 2024, which spotlights SAGCOT’s CEO, Geoffrey Kirenga, who is recognized as one of the exceptional Ambassadors of Farm For the Future (FFF). He has penned an op-ed highlighting the significant strides made by FFF […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – USAID’s Development Finance Corporation (DFC) initiative is making a substantial impact in Tanzania by leveraging local financing to boost the agricultural sector. The program, which extends partial credit guarantees to encourage private lenders, aims to support under-served borrowers in new sectors and regions, thereby fostering economic […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 27, 2024 – Since its launch in 2018, USAID’s Alliance for Inclusive and Nutritious Food Processing (AINFP) initiative, implemented by TechnoServe, has revolutionized Tanzania’s food landscape. By empowering medium and small-scale food processors in the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), AINFP has significantly improved the availability of […]
Ruvuma/Mvomero, Tanzania – A soybean auction in Ruvuma and a thriving cocoa auction in Mvomero, both part of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), have highlighted the growing success of Tanzanian farmers and the effectiveness of the Warehouse Receipt System. On June 20, about 451,367 kilograms of soybeans were sold in Ruvuma, fetching […]
June 18, 2024 A remarkable transformation is taking place in the heart of Morogoro’s Matombo division. The traditionally rich but recently struggling spice farming industry is witnessing a revival, thanks to the collaborative efforts of diverse stakeholders, including the central, regional, and local governments, the SAGCOT Centre (SCL), and Tanganyika Christian Relief Services (TCRS), among […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a concerted effort to shape Tanzania’s agricultural future, the Planning Commission is organizing a critical stakeholders’ meeting to discuss the National Development Vision 2050 (Vision 2050). This meeting, set to take place on June 15, 2024, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam, aims to gather […]
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 […]
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 […]