African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Anthony Muchoki In the lush fields of Tanzania, an unyielding passion for improving agricultural practices has blossomed. Chacha Wetanga, CEO and founder of Meru Agro, discusses the growth, challenges, and aspirations for improved seed production. From humble beginnings in 2005, Meru Agro-Tours & Consultants Co. Ltd (MATC) started as a vision in the heart […]
The imminent Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 in Dar es Salaam, elucidated by the Honourable Minister Hussein Bashe, promises to be a watershed moment in the global discourse on food systems. Anticipated outcomes include cementing Africa’s leadership in this arena, innovative collaborations, and the generation of actionable insights tailored for the continent’s unique challenges, with […]
By Anthony Muchoki Nairobi, August 23, 2023 — As Tanzania prepares to host a monumental gathering focusing on food systems, Hussein M Bashe, has amplified the conversation around modernizing the continent’s agricultural practices. Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture’s clarion call, emphasizing the imperative of aligning traditional African agricultural methods with contemporary global trends, became a focal […]
By Kilimokwanza.org In the vast plains of Tanzania, a quiet revolution is brewing. The call to modernize, enhance, and fortify the nation’s agricultural backbone is growing louder. And taking the lead in this movement is an unexpected player – Dodoma Cement. Historically, Tanzania’s agricultural sector relied heavily on traditional practices – rain-dependent farming, use of […]
In the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, an underlying threat to agriculture is intensifying: soil acidity. The issue has gained prominence and becomes a matter of grave concern. Delving into the mission to mitigate this challenge, Kilimokwanza.org connected with Japhet Laizer, the Associate Program Officer of AGRA. Laizer shed light on the proactive measures undertaken by […]
Tanzania is gearing up for a monumental event as it prepares to host Africa’s largest gathering of food systems enthusiasts, experts, and stakeholders. The AGRF Summit 2023, scheduled to run from September 4th to 8th, is set to be held in Tanzania’s bustling hub, Dar es Salaam. The event, which is gaining significant attention across […]
Dar es Salaam, August 16, 2023 – In a move signalling the Tanzanian government’s commitment to agricultural development, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced a rigorous mid-term review of the decade-long Agricultural Sector Development Programme II (ASDP II). The announcement came at a review conference in Dar es Salaam on August 15th. Leading figures from […]
In a significant push towards revitalizing Mozambique’s agricultural sector, AGRA has disbursed a whopping US$28 million. This financial injection is a ray of hope for the nation’s struggling farmers, with AGRA’s support reaching approximately 800,000 producers. Over the last five years, AGRA’s investments have amounted to over US$16 million, translating to more than one billion […]
AGRA, Mbeya: In a remarkable show of support for agricultural development and innovation, Former Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Pinda, paid a visit to the just concluded Nanenane Exhibition at John Mwakangale Stadium in Mbeya. During his visit, he provided valuable insights and advice on agribusiness. Hon. Pinda commenced his tour by exploring the Organic Farming […]
By Charles Muchoki In a powerful endorsement of the strides Tanzania has made in developing its agriculture and food systems, Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, extolled the East African nation’s diversified ecosystems and its potential in the agricultural sector. “Today, Tanzania has diverse ecosystems that vary from the […]