African Agriculture and Food Systems
Introduction Tanzania, an agricultural powerhouse in East Africa 1, has a long history of government intervention in the fertilizer sector. Recognizing the crucial role…
Dodoma, Tanzania – December 5, 2024: Why is Tanzania focused on modernizing its Warehouse Receipts System (WRS)? Because it’s not just about warehouses; it’s…
Juma Msafiri Africa’s potato export market is steadily growing, driven by investments in agricultural infrastructure, improved farming techniques, and strategic partnerships. Among African nations,…
Grace Urassa’s story is a compelling transformation, resilience, and empowerment narrative. From her modest beginnings as a young entrepreneur selling eggs to relatives, to…
Zanzibar, December 11, 2024 In a historic moment of ambition and foresight, Tanzania has unveiled its Draft National Development Vision 2050, laying the foundation…
Dar es Salaam, December 11, 2024 – The potential for Tanzania to emerge as a global leader in mango production and processing was the…
Juma Msafiri The East African Community (EAC) Vision 2050 presents an ambitious roadmap for the socio-economic transformation of the region, aiming to elevate it…
By Brenda Ngatara, SAGCOT Centre Mbeya, Tanzania—On December 5 and 6, 2024, AGRA Tanzania, in collaboration with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania…
Dodoma, Tanzania, December 5, 2024 This morning, the Best Western Dodoma City Hotel is hosting a high-level workshop to chart the future of Tanzania’s…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, which the SAGCOT Centre drives, is a public-private partnership (PPP) that has become a driving force in…
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a candid and inspiring address, Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre, shared the remarkable journey of the Southern…
Exploring the Transformation of Tanzanian Agriculture Through Digital Innovation: A Critical Dialogue Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent On September 3, 2023, a delegation from AGRA visited Tanzania’s…
By Juma Msafiri In the realm of global agriculture, aromatic rice occupies a unique niche. Loved for its enchanting fragrance and premium quality, aromatic…
The Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program is a $345 million, seven-year initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and…
The Tanzanian government has released a comprehensive forecast for the 2024/2025 rainy season through the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA),…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, has seen unprecedented progress over the past four years, driven by strategic investments,…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 22, 2024 To support Tanzania’s financial inclusion agenda, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Wakandi Tanzania…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Dr. Ally Laay, Chairman of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre Board, lauded…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Her Excellency Tone Tinnes, reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering commitment to Tanzania’s agricultural development…
On November 14, 2024, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) held its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel,…
By Juma Msafiri Apple farming in Tanzania is rapidly growing into a lucrative venture, thanks to increasing demand, favorable climatic conditions in certain regions,…
Picture this: the warm Tanzanian sun, vast orchards blooming with over 50 varieties of apples, and the hum of innovation as farmers and entrepreneurs…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter On June 17, 2024, SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga (@GeoffreyK) reported a transformative moment for Tanzanian agriculture: the Ruvuma region celebrated its first…
Nairobi, Kenya, 14th November 2024 AGRA is proud to announce its participation in the UN Climate Change Conference – COP29,which is taking place in…