African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Anthony Muchoki According to Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of Africa Food Systems Forum, Africa currently imports over $75 billion in food annually, underscoring a production gap that, if filled, could morph the continent into a global agricultural powerhouse. The African Development Bank Group predicts that the sector will reach US$1 trillion […]
A Deep Dive into Hon. Hussein Bashe’s Inspection of the Pioneering Chinangali Farm Under the BBT-YIA Initiative KilimoKwanza.org Tanzania’s Dodoma region, a groundbreaking initiative, is quietly reshaping the future of agriculture. The Building a Better Tomorrow: Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA) has been capturing the nation’s attention since its launch in 2022, but it took […]
In a landscape where food security remains one of the most pressing issues, AGRA, is about to hold its annual Africa Food Systems Summit. The objective is clear: to foster partnerships that aim to enhance agricultural yields, income, and food security across the continent. However, the recent criticisms from the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in […]
With Tanzania set to host the transformative Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit next week, Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, is front and center in setting expectations sky-high for the event. Under his leadership, Tanzania’s agriculture stakeholders are gearing up for a summit that promises to be more than just another […]
By Amath Pathe Sene Africa stands at a critical juncture in its history, as it faces the twin challenges of climate changeand food security. As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasinglyunpredictable, the continent’s agricultural systems are under threat, as they are forced to bearthe brunt of severe droughts, floods, and heat waves. Once […]
The recent announcement by Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Abdallah Ulega, represents a pivotal step toward what could be a paradigm shift in how countries approach food security, particularly in Africa. With a suite of multi-pronged strategies designed to boost food production and accelerate exports, Tanzania is positioning itself as a vanguard for change. […]
kILIMOKWANZA.ORG CORRESPONDENT – Under the vast canopy of Africa’s food security discourse, Tanzania is positioning itself as not just a participant, but a leader. As the AGRF Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit nears its commencement in September, Tanzania’s vision for its agricultural sector and its broader implications for the continent have come into sharper focus. […]
Over 2,300 International Delegates registered for the Upcoming African Food Systems Forum in Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that preparations for the forthcoming African Food Systems Forum, set to be held in Dar es Salaam next month, are progressing smoothly. Currently, over 2,300 individuals from various […]
Dar es Salaam: As the clock ticks down to the much-awaited AGRF food systems summit, key stakeholders from AGRA took a strategic step by engaging with leading media editors in Tanzania. This move, a prelude to the summit, aims to forge a robust synergy and deepen mutual comprehension between AGRA and the fourth estate. Vianey […]
By Charles.muchoki@gmail.com In a groundbreaking move to propel Rwanda’s agricultural sector, the Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance. This collaborative effort addresses a pivotal component of Rwanda’s food security – the production of bean seeds. The joint initiative culminated in a […]