The ACCELERATE Project – A Seed of Hope for Tanzanian FarmersIn a groundbreaking effort to address the challenges of climate change and low crop productivity, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) has launched the ACCELERATE project. This ambitious initiative focuses on promoting climate-resilient seed varieties for essential crops, including groundnut, sorghum, and beans. Designed to improve yields and adapt…

Read More

Arusha, Tanzania – October 29, 2024 The 28th Annual Research Workshop, hosted by REPOA at the East African Community Headquarters, brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore this year’s theme: “Pursuit of Sustained Growth and Trade Expansion.” The event focused on driving sustainable growth in Sub-Saharan Africa through enhanced productive capacities, value chain integration, and strengthened regional…

Read More

Coconuts, with their rich white flesh, hard shell, and nutritious juice, thrive in tropical regions and serve multiple purposes beyond what many realize. This versatile fruit has become essential in culinary, agricultural, and industrial settings, with every part of the coconut tree—leaves, shells, and flesh—holding valuable uses. The coconut tree, known for its drought tolerance and long lifespan of…

Read More

In the fertile Kilombero Valley, Praxeda Melkior’s journey from aspiring farmer to successful CEO reveals a blueprint for transforming Tanzania’s massive youth population into an agricultural powerhouse In the vast expanse of Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, where elephants once roamed freely and rice paddies now stretch to the horizon, a quiet revolution is taking place. At its heart is Praxeda…

Read More

Kampala, Uganda – Wakandi, a forward-thinking financial technology company, has celebrated the official opening of its Ugandan office, marking a crucial step in its mission to bring digital solutions to the country’s expansive cooperative sector. This week, esteemed guests, government officials, and leaders from various sectors gathered to commemorate this milestone, supporting Wakandi’s journey in transforming financial inclusion across…

Read More

By Juma Msafiri The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector, leveraging a public-private partnership model to drive inclusive and sustainable agricultural transformation. As one of the most impactful initiatives in Africa, SAGCOT has set the standard for agricultural growth, engaging smallholder farmers, private sector partners, and the government in a collaborative effort to…

Read More

Dar es Salaam Dr Jane Mpapalika, a Senior Researcher in the Capacity Building and Collaborations Department at REPOA, is a shining example of what determination, resilience, and hard work can achieve. Through her impressive career, she has risen from humble beginnings to become a prominent figure in economic research and policy advocacy, focusing on empowering women and youth across…

Read More

Dar es Salaam: A Landmark Gathering for Agriculture and Poultry The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, drew stakeholders from across the nation and beyond to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the event seminar, Abdallah Msambachi, Program Manager for the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) at SAGCOT, shared insights on…

Read More

Dar es Salam The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, hosted at Mlimani City from October 18-19, gathered diverse stakeholders from the agriculture and commerce sectors. The rapidly expanding event displayed the newest innovations and strategies shaping the poultry industry. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre a, emphasized cooperation between private enterprises, government agencies, and smallholder farmers to drive agricultural productivity….

Read More