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SAGCOT: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) Unveil the 2024 Soybean Grower Registration Report

January 3, 2025 · 4 min read

Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) Releases Comprehensive 2024 Soybean Grower Registration Report The Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI), under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor…

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Bottlenecks in Africa’s Food Distribution System: Whither the Future?

January 1, 2025 · 9 min read

Juma Msafiri Africa, a continent with significant agricultural potential, faces the persistent challenge of ensuring food security for its growing population. While progress has…

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Digital Agriculture in Africa: Are There Any Real Solutions?

December 29, 2024 · 19 min read

Juma Msafiri Africa, a continent with a substantial agricultural sector, is experiencing a surge in adopting digital technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency. This…

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Mango Production in East Africa: Key Players and Global Rankings (2022)

December 20, 2024 · 4 min read

Mangoes are an essential agricultural product globally, known for their rich taste, versatility, and economic importance. In East Africa, mango production plays a significant…

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Mango Production in East Africa: Current Status, Challenges, and Future Prospects

December 20, 2024 · 12 min read

Juma Msafiri Mango (Mangifera indica L.) is an important fruit crop in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, where it is the third-leading horticultural crop…

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A New Tanzania, A New Vision: Share Your Input for Vision 2050!

December 20, 2024 · 2 min read

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Development stakeholders in Tanzania, particularly those in the agricultural sector and partners of SAGCOT, are invited to participate in…

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Young African Entrepreneurs Redefine Agriculture Through Innovation and Resilience

December 17, 2024 · 5 min read

Kalibanter Episode 2: Inspiring Stories of Agri-Tech and Climate-Smart Solutions In the second episode of Kalibanter, a podcast series led by Dr. Agnes Kalibata,…

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Thinking of Starting a Small Business? Here Are Ideas You Can’t Fail If Done Right

December 13, 2024 · 3 min read

Juma Msafiri Are you ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey but unsure where to begin? Business success often comes down to choosing the…

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Government Subsidized Fertilizer in Tanzania

December 12, 2024 · 13 min read

Introduction Tanzania, an agricultural powerhouse in East Africa 1, has a long history of government intervention in the fertilizer sector. Recognizing the crucial role…

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From Storage to Empowerment: Warehouse Receipts System Reforms To Enhance Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector

December 12, 2024 · 8 min read

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…

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Top Potato Exporting Countries in Africa (2023) with Export Values

December 11, 2024 · 2 min read

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,…

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Grace Urassa: From Corporate Powerhouse to Agriculture Trailblazer

December 11, 2024 · 5 min read

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…

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Tanzania Unveils Draft Vision 2050: Agriculture to Drive a New Era of Prosperity

December 11, 2024 · 3 min read

Zanzibar, December 11, 2024 In a historic moment of ambition and foresight, Tanzania has unveiled its Draft National Development Vision 2050, laying the foundation…

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Positioning Tanzania as a Global Mango Leader: Insights from a Twitter Spaces Discussion

December 11, 2024 · 6 min read

Dar es Salaam, December 11, 2024 – The potential for Tanzania to emerge as a global leader in mango production and processing was the…

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The Promise of 2050: How the EAC Plans to Lead Africa\u2019s Growth

December 7, 2024 · 5 min read

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…

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YEFFA Project Implementation Kicks Off in Mbeya to Empower Youth in Agribusiness and Create Jobs

December 6, 2024 · 3 min read

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…

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Tanzania Sets the Stage for Transforming Its Warehouse Receipts System

December 5, 2024 · 3 min read

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…

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SAGCOT Centre: A Catalyst for Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania

December 3, 2024 · 12 min read

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…

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Transforming Agriculture Through SAGCOT: A Story of Vision, Partnership, and Progress

December 2, 2024 · 5 min read

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…

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Dr. Agnes Kalibata on Transforming Tanzanian Agriculture: Harnessing Digital Innovation for Resilience and Growth

December 2, 2024 · 4 min read

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…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Aromatic Rice: Bridging African and Asian Genotypes

December 1, 2024 · 5 min read

By Juma Msafiri In the realm of global agriculture, aromatic rice occupies a unique niche. Loved for its enchanting fragrance and premium quality, aromatic…

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FOLUR Tanzania Project: Transforming Agriculture and Ecosystems in Kilombero Valley and North Unguja

November 30, 2024 · 4 min read

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…

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Tanzania Prepares for the 2024/2025 Rainy Season: A Blueprint for Agricultural Resilience

November 29, 2024 · 5 min read

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),…

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Transforming Agriculture in Tanzania: A Four-Year Milestone for Food Security and Economic Growth

November 29, 2024 · 6 min read

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,…