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Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Ministry of Agriculture Recognizes Top-Producing Regions in Tanzania

The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has celebrated and honored the outstanding agricultural achievements of various regions through the presentation of awards. The Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe highlighted the exceptional efforts of regions that have excelled in crop production. In the category of Grain Crops, the top-performing regions were announced as follows: RuvumaRukwaMbeyaThese regions demonstrated unparalleled dedication and…

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In Tanzania, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Urges Strategic Management of Agricultural Revenue

Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa has called on the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government in Tanzania (PO-RALG) known as TAMISEMI in Kiswahili, to optimize budget guidelines and reallocate the nation’s domestic income derived from agriculture. This move seeks to reinvest 20% of the income from agriculture, livestock, and fishing into these sectors, aiding the farmers and…

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AGRA Announces Top 15 Finalists for the 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards!

AGRA, through its Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), has released the names of the top 15 contenders for 2023. These extraordinary women, hailing from a pool of 1,340 applicants from 42 African nations, have shown exceptional innovation and progress within the agri-food systems of the continent. These top 15 contenders come from an assorted group of highly…

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Gerald Mweli: Tanzania’s Unwavering Commitment to Smallholder Farmers

Tanzania’s government has reasserted its unwavering commitment to bolstering the nation’s food systems and agriculture, focusing on smallholder farmers, the backbone of the nation’s agricultural sector. Permanent Secretary Gerald Mweli revealed this at AGRA’s strategic five-year plan unveiling. The government has demonstrated unparalleled commitment, tripling the agricultural budget from 298 billion to 970 billion. This indicates the nation’s determination…

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Tanzania is set to become the breadbasket of Africa by 2027,” declares Vianey Rweyendela.

By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is poised to vanquish poverty and cement its role as a primary food producer in Africa by 2027,” emphasizes Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Manager for AGRA in Tanzania.. With a passion that radiated through his speech, Rweyendela instilled hope and determination in the hearts of all those present at the AGRA Tanzania 2023-2027 Strategy launch…

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“Only 40% of Tanzanian farmers use improved seeds.”

Yara Tanzania

In a bold stride to enhance food security in Tanzania and transform the country into the food hub of Africa, the government, in collaboration with Yara, a leading fertilizer company, has laid out a comprehensive plan to revolutionize the agricultural sector. A mere 40% of Tanzanian farmers use improved seeds, leading to lower productivity in the country’s food crop…

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Food Systems in Africa: It’s Time for Assessment and Urgent Action

By Amath Pathe Sene In the past two decades, African governments have been working significantly towards transforming their food systems. The objectives set in the Maputo and Malabo Declarations remain ambitious for agriculture transformation in Africa, but progress has been slow. The recent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers an opportunity to remove trade barriers…

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“Guiding Acid Soil Investments in sub-Saharan Africa – GAIA Initiative Aims to Optimize Agriculture and Food Security”

Soil acidity has long plagued smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, significantly limiting crop yields and productivity in the region. Recognizing the urgent need to address this issue, the Guiding Acid Soil Investments in sub-Saharan Africa (GAIA) project, a partnership between leading global agricultural research centers and local institutions, is pioneering strategic ways to combat this problem. The GAIA project…

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Collaboration in investment and innovation is critical to accelerating climate action in Africa-Jennifer Baarn

By Jennifer Baarn About 35 years ago, the world witnessed pivotal events that propelled climate change to the forefront of the global agenda. Since then, there has been a gradual increase in interest and investments in initiatives aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to below 1.5°C and curbing the depletion of the Ozone layer. As a result,…

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Africa’s Journey To Self-Sufficiency: The Power of Intra-Africa Trade

By Daniel NjiwaHead of Regional Food Trade and Resilience, AGRA With its vast agricultural resources and untapped potential, Africa holds the key to overcoming food security challenges and achieving self-sufficiency. The continent possesses an immense capacity to feed itself and even become a significant player in global food markets. However, the continent has long depended on external markets for…

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