African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together key stakeholders, including youth, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Southern Africa, to discuss the future of the poultry industry and its role in achieving food security. The two-day event focused on empowering youth and promoting […]
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together stakeholders from across Southern Africa to shape the future of the poultry industry, focusing on empowering youth and promoting gender inclusion. The forum, which attracted representatives from 23 countries, spotlighted poultry farming as a key driver […]
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024 kicked off today in Dar es Salaam with a keynote address delivered by Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, who represented Vice President Hon. Dr. Philip Mpango. Bringing together delegates from across Africa, including representatives from Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, and beyond, […]
Dar es Salaam At the Poultry Futures Forum 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre, brought a unique perspective to the discussions on poultry farming by using a beloved Tanzanian dish—Chips Mayai, a.k.a Zege—to illustrate the broader cultural and economic significance of the poultry industry in Tanzania. Kirenga, while addressing the […]
The Poultry Futures Forum 2024 in Dar es Salaam focused on empowering youth and promoting gender inclusion as pivotal to the future of the poultry industry in Southern Africa. Young farmers from Tanzania and Malawi shared their inspiring stories, showcasing how technology, innovation, and resilience can drive change in the sector. Their experiences emphasized the […]
By Juma Msafiri As Africa continues to seek innovative solutions for food security and economic growth, all eyes turn to the Poultry Futures Forum, a pivotal event scheduled for October 16-17, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hosted by the Poultry Association of Tanzania in collaboration with the Food Action Alliance, AGRA, and SAGCOT, among others, this forum […]
As Africa continues to explore solutions for food security and economic growth, the Poultry Futures Forum, set to take place on October 16-17, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, emerges as a pivotal event for the continent’s poultry industry. Hosted by the Poultry Association of Tanzania in collaboration with Food Action Alliance, the forum brings […]
The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) tools are practical guides developed under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative to help small, medium, and large-scale agricultural producers and processors adopt sustainable practices. These tools help businesses improve their operations, ensure compliance with national and international regulations, and promote environmental and social sustainability. This guide […]
Small-scale processors are the backbone of Tanzania’s agro-industrial landscape, which is crucial in adding value to agricultural produce and providing employment opportunities in rural areas. However, their capacity to thrive and contribute effectively to the economy has often been hindered by limited resources, insufficient technological adoption, and lack of access to sustainable markets. To address […]
Special Correspodent The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Guiding Tool for Small-Scale Producers is a landmark achievement in Tanzania’s agricultural development, offering smallholder farmers a pathway to sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. Developed under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative, this tool is tailored to meet the specific needs of small-scale agricultural producers, […]