African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Esther Mnyika Agriculture employs over 75% of Tanzanians and is the backbone of economic growth and employment generation in the nation. The government,…
HAI, KILIMANJARO – By Anthony John In a powerful address that underscored Tanzania’s emergence as a key player in global agriculture, U.S. Ambassador Michael…
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – September 26, 2024: In a major effort to strengthen food security in Tanzania, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has…
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 18, 2024: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), has announced that the Government of Tanzania, through the…
Dar es Salaam: Dec 1984 – Sept 15, 2024 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has honoured the life and legacy of…
Ruvuma Farmers in the Ruvuma region have been commended for their intelligence and willingness to adopt scientific farming methods in crop production. This praise…
Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations…
Nestled in Tanzania’s Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT), Rutuba Farm, under the stewardship of Managing Director Otto Ulyate, is a beacon of sustainable avocado…
At the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural International Expo, the spotlight was on a promising crop: avocado. Speaking at the inaugural Avocado Day, Ahmed Salim,…
A remarkable success story emerged during the B2B meeting held from August 21 to 23, 2024, in Iringa, Tanzania, showcasing how innovation in agricultural…
The villages of Undomo and Mbogwe in Uchama Ward, Nzega District, have been promised a new Agricultural Equipment Center and five tractors to boost…
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), expressed his satisfaction with the impressive work being carried out by the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) during…
The residents of Ushetu District Council and Kahama District welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), with great enthusiasm on September 15, 2024,…
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, held in May 2024, set the stage for improving agricultural productivity and soil health across sub-Saharan…
Ilula Village, Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania—Farm for the Future Tanzania Ltd (FFF), a pioneering agricultural initiative based in the SAGCOT Corridor, is seeking…
Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet…
Dar es Salaam Tanzania’s agricultural landscape is evolving, with rice becoming one of the fastest-growing food sources, making it crucial for food security and…
Africa Food Systems Forum 2024: Driving Financial Investments to Transform Africa’s Food Systems Kilimokwanza.org Team Kigali, Rwanda, September 2-6, 2024 – The Africa Food…
The Tanzania Tea Research Institute (TRIT) has made significant strides in optimizing tea production across the country, driven by its latest research on the…
Kilimokwanza.org Team At a recent Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting held in Iringa from August 21st to 23rd, 2024, agricultural stakeholders from across Tanzania gathered to…
African Youth Recognized as Key to Transforming the Continent’s Food Systems through Innovation and a Dynamic Workforce. Kigali—AGRA, formerly the Alliance for a Green…
Kigali, Rwanda September 4 th , 2024 – AGRA and partners has today launched the African YoutCommon Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Bean farming is a lucrative and accessible agricultural activity in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. This farming type is…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” provides a comprehensive overview…