African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, Tanzania – Tanzania is poised to transform its agricultural landscape, building on the success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) to drive a nationwide green revolution. Through a new Request for Proposal (RFP AGRA-TZ-1030), AGRA, in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture, the Agricultural Transformation Office (ATO), and international allies like […]
🐣May 13, 2025 🌾 A Movement to Transform Farming in TanzaniaIn Iringa, Tanzania, Florence Nkini turns childhood disdain for farming into a source of pride and opportunity. Once a punishment for schoolchildren, farming is now a pathway to dignity and sustainability through the Children’s Farm Project. Over 700 kids have explored the joys of planting, […]
From AGCOT Centre, Dar es Salaam In an enlightening new conversation filled with clarity and national pride, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT), sat down with Professor Noah Makula Paulin, a senior lecturer in climate change from the University of Dar es Salaam, to unpack two often-confused environmental issues: ozone-depleting […]
By Juma Msafiri Tanzania stands on the threshold of a transformative national journey — one that demands courage, clarity, and collective vision. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a trailblazing initiative that sought to unlock the country’s agricultural potential, now hands over the baton to a broader, bolder vision: the Agricultural Growth Corridors […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Executive Summary Agricultural lime (aglime) presents a transformative opportunity for Tanzanian agriculture, a sector grappling with widespread soil acidity that significantly curtails crop productivity and national food security. Extensive geological resources of limestone and dolomite, the raw materials for aglime, are distributed across the country, offering substantial potential for local production. Currently, dedicated […]
Arusha In the semi-arid heartlands of Africa, where climate unpredictability has long hindered food security and productivity, a little-known legume is emerging as a game-changer: Dolichos Lablab, commonly known as Lablab bean. With roots deeply embedded in African soil and promise that extends far into the future, Lablab is being reintroduced and repositioned as a […]
Special Commentary on Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania In a groundbreaking development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, small-scale rice farmers from Rujewa Ward in Mbalali District, Mbeya Region, have secured a sustainable and reliable market for their rice in the United Kingdom. This achievement reflects a paradigm shift in Tanzania’s approach to agricultural commercialization—moving from pilot initiatives […]
Amb – Prof Bitange Ndemo Kenya’s Ambassador to Belgium & EU | Professor of Entrepreneurship | Technocrat | Columnist May 10, 2025 Kenya, a country renowned for its abundant mango production, paradoxically remains a net importer of mango juice from countries such as Egypt, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia. This surprising disconnect highlights a fundamental […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 7, 2025 – Listed agribusiness firm Sasini Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the six-month period ended March 31, 2025, revealing a complex blend of operational challenges, strategic investment adjustments, and a cautious outlook for the remainder of the year. 📉 Revenue Declines Despite Strategic Investment Gains Sasini’s group […]