African Agriculture and Food Systems
Amid the coastal breezes of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, the future of Africa’s agriculture was being deliberated and sculpted between September 5th to 8th. Over 5400 delegates, including policy makers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and academics, converged at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, underscoring the continent’s shared vision for a robust, sustainable, and inclusive agricultural future. […]
September 9, 2023, witnessed a groundbreaking event in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, as two trailblazing agripreneurs emerged victorious in the esteemed GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize Competition Finals, hosted at the Africa Food Systems Forum Summit 2023. The Youth Town Hall, presided over by Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, was a shining beacon highlighting Africa’s commitment to […]
In a clarion call for unity and action, the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 concluded today, emphasizing the urgency of scaling existing solutions to transform the continent’s food systems. The Forum, marking its 13th year, saw an unparalleled gathering of more than 5400 delegates, which included five Heads of State, 30 Ministers, and representatives from […]
TANZANIA, 8th September 2023: The Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, a landmark event hosted by Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, came to a close today, signalling a bold step forward for Africa’s agricultural future. Spanning from 5th to 8th September, the forum primarily addressed the interconnectivity between food producers and consumers […]
Tanzania: “Africa has the potential to feed the world” – H.E Samia Suluhu Hassan On September 8, 2023, African leaders gathered in Dar es Salaam Tanzania for the Presidential Summit as part of the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023. The Forum which concludes this afternoon has drawn over 5000 delegates from across the globe to […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking move, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has delineated a comprehensive vision aimed at revamping Tanzania’s agricultural marketing framework, at the AGRF SUMMIT. With the agriculture sector being a linchpin of Tanzania’s economy and a primary source of livelihood for a vast majority of its citizens, the importance of […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 7, 2023 – Speaking at the ongoing Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit in Dar es Salaam today, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania outlined measures the government has taken to link farmers with both domestic and international markets. Addressing the challenges farmers face in accessing markets, President Hassan noted, “It’s true […]
*37 million farmers benefit from PABRA’s unparalleled bean research; Award spotlights innovations championing Africa’s food security. Dar es Salaam, 7th September 2023: Amidst the scenic backdrop of AGRF2023 held in Tanzania, the 4th Tanzanian President and Africa Food Prize Chairperson, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, unveiled PABRA as the victorious recipient of the coveted Africa Food Prize […]
Dar es Salaam – Sunlit skies, animated chatter, a tapestry of over 3000 delegates from more than 70 countries, and at the center of this vibrant collage, stood Heifer International. At the Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF) 2023, amidst an array of discussions and panels, one voice echoed with undeniable clarity: the voice of youth-powered […]
September 6, DAR ES SALAAM – A new analysis from the Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor (AATM) indicates that African trade agreements must incorporate actionable environmental provisions to promote sustainable agricultural growth and resilience against climate change. The 2023 AATM report, a collaboration between AKADEMIYA2063 and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), was presented at […]