African Agriculture and Food Systems
A beacon of inspiration and innovation exists in the bustling town of Bagamoyo, nestled along the shores of eastern Tanzania. Ms Joyce Donati Kimaro, a woman of unwavering determination and unyielding spirit, is a testament to the extraordinary heights that can be reached through entrepreneurship. With the gentle breeze caressing her face and the azure […]
May 8th, 2023 marked the official initiation of public Stakeholders Consultation on the proposed Animal Production Professionals and Technicians Bill 2023, led by Harry Kimtai, PS for Livestock Development. Now, after rigorous discussions, inputs from a diverse range of stakeholders, and extensive consultations spanning several clusters across the country, the process is nearing its conclusion. […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, held a meeting and fruitful discussions with the Canadian Ambassador to Tanzania, Hon. Kyle Nunas, regarding Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). Minister Bashe and Ambassador Nunas engaged in a comprehensive dialogue on the optimal ways to invest in the agricultural sector, focusing on enhancing wheat production […]
Dar es Salaam Tanzanian organizations and companies involved in agriculture have received a call to seize the tremendous opportunities presented by Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), emphasized the importance of Africa’s focus on producing enough food to feed its growing […]
By JOHN MUCHOKI Professor Riziki Shemdoe, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, has underscored the importance of Tanzania’s Agribusiness Deal Room in the context of the Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). As a prominent figure in Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Professor Shemdoe has highlighted the pivotal role of the Agribusiness […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, has emphasized the crucial role of youth and women in driving agricultural innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth, as Tanzania and Africa aim to become the hub of global food security. Speaking at a press conference held in Dodoma, Minister Bashe highlighted the untapped potential of […]
Dodoma Tanzania is positioning itself as a champion of food security and agricultural advancement on the global stage as it fervently prepares for the eagerly awaited Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) in Dar es Salaam, hosted by H.E Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and the AGRF Partner’s Group. […]
Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture Invites Registrations for Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) The Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture has made an exciting announcement, opening the online registration for the highly anticipated Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). This prestigious event, considered Africa’s premier platform for advancing agricultural and food systems, will bring together […]
Strengthening local private sector companies in seed production, fostering public-private partnerships, and increasing the use of improved seed varieties are critical steps towards achieving food security and economic growth. To sustain and improve its food system transformation, Tanzania has received advice to strengthen the capacity of local seed companies. This would ensure a reliable supply […]
Dar es Salaam – In a momentous event at the State House, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania unveiled the framework and vision for the newly-formed Presidential Food and Agriculture Delivery Council, signaling a shift towards a food-secure future for Africa. “From January 25th-27th this year, I attended a conference of […]