African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Juma Msafiri Norges Vel Tanzania has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation in East and Southern Africa for over a decade. Founded…
Kigali, Rwanda The East African Community (EAC) is set to host a High-Level Forum focused on expanding fertilizer finance and investment across regional production…
By Juma Msafiri The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has pioneered the Village-Based Advisors (VBA) model to enhance agricultural productivity and…
Kigali, Rwanda – September 2, 2024 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to host three pivotal side events at the Africa Food…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a decisive move to protect its agricultural sector from pests and diseases, Tanzania has launched an extensive initiative to enhance…
Dubai, UAE –The Regenerative Agriculture Conference, a premier event hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will occur on October 7-8, 2024. This conference…
Financing Africa’s transformation is a multi-layered overarching challenge that demands special attention and a pragmatic approach to move from billions to trillions The calls…
Morogoro, a region celebrated for its lush landscapes and abundant natural resources, is emerging as a critical agricultural hub in Tanzania. The region’s economy,…
Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by…
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Birth of SAGCOT: A Challenging Beginning Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, remembers the early days of the Southern…
In a groundbreaking move to modernize the coffee industry and empower the youth, Tanzania has launched an innovative Mobile Coffee Cafés initiative. This project,…
By Juma Msafiri Farm Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tunsime Kyando as the new Country Director for Tanzania. Tunsime brings with…
Juma Msafiri In recent years, avocado has emerged as a highly sought-after commodity globally, renowned for its health benefits and versatile culinary applications. In…
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi…
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative…
August 2024, Kidatu-Ifakara, Tanzania – In a significant leap towards agricultural transformation, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge…
Kilosa, Morogoro – August 3, 2024—On the eve of the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions, President Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed the people of Kilosa in…
By Anthony John Tanzania’s agricultural sector has achieved a major triumph, raking in a staggering $2.32 billion from the export of 1.57 million tons…
Dodoma, Tanzania— The annual Nane Nane Agricultural Expo 2024, set to take place in Dodoma, will feature the Avocado Pavilion, a special highlight organized…
Enhancing Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Through the Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS) Tanzania is revolutionizing its agricultural sector with the Agricultural Trade Management Information…
DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July…
Arusha, Tanzania – The Tanzania Forestry Research Institute (TAFORI), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, is set to host the 3rd TAFORI…
By Davis Muthuni The policy and legislative environment is a key driver of agricultural transformation. Policy and regulatory regimes “define the rules of the…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a visionary effort to bolster its agricultural sector, Tanzania has launched a comprehensive initiative to engage various stakeholders, including financial…