African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, under the leadership of Minister Hon. Dr. Ashatu Kachwamba Kijaji (MP), presented its financial blueprint for the 2025/2026 fiscal year to Parliament on May 23, 2025. The detailed plan outlines significant investments and strategic interventions aimed at boosting production, enhancing market access, and improving the overall […]
Mpeketoni, Lamu County In a quiet corner of Kenya’s coastal region, the seeds of economic transformation are being sown—literally. On April 30, dignitaries, government officials, and industry leaders gathered in Mpeketoni for the ground-breaking ceremony of a new cotton ginnery, a project poised to revitalize an overlooked sector of the economy and empower thousands of […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe, has presented an ambitious budget and plan for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, aiming to significantly boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, and increase export revenues. Themed “Feed ourselves and feed others commercially”, the Ministry’s vision underscores a commitment to […]
DODOMA, TANZANIA | May 2025 — In a landmark move set to redefine the country’s agricultural landscape, Tanzania has officially launched four national Agricultural Growth Corridors (AGCOT) , signaling a strategic shift from regional pilot programs to a unified, nationwide approach aimed at boosting productivity, agro-processing, and global competitiveness. The announcement was made by Hon. […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanians continue to import apples unnecessarily, despite the country having ideal conditions for growing them locally, said Hon. Dr. Damas Ndumbaro—Member of Parliament for Songea Urban and Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs. “People importing apples from abroad simply don’t understand,” Dr. Ndumbaro said. “If you go to Lushoto, Njombe, […]
Lushoto: The National Land Use Planning Commission (NLUPC) has launched an ambitious initiative to develop Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs) for 333 villages across 14 regions in Tanzania. The programme is being implemented in collaboration with 21 district councils under the coordination of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development . The exercise […]
The Tanzanian government is set to launch a comprehensive nationwide livestock vaccination campaign next month, targeting 13 endemic animal diseases in a strategic move to improve animal health, boost productivity, and open doors to lucrative international markets. The campaign, announced by Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries , will […]
Dodoma In a decisive move to protect smallholder avocado farmers from exploitation, the Tanzanian government has announced a mandatory registration system for avocado buyers and their agents , aimed at bringing transparency, fairness, and order to the fast-growing export-driven industry. The initiative, unveiled by Irene Mlolwa, Director General of the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory […]
DODOMA The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) has disbursed over Sh11.1 billion to vulnerable households in Dodoma Region during the 2024/2025 financial year, marking significant progress in the national effort to reduce poverty and build economic resilience. This was disclosed by Hon. Rosemary Senyamule, Regional Commissioner of Dodoma , while opening a mid-year review meeting […]
DODOMA AGRA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s agricultural transformation by strengthening seed systems to boost food production and enhance resilience in the sector. At a recent national seed stakeholders’ forum held in Dodoma, AGRA emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in improving productivity and transitioning smallholder farmers from subsistence to commercial agriculture. […]