African Agriculture and Food Systems
Special Correspondent Across Africa, agriculture remains the backbone of many economies, employing most of the population and serving as a key driver of economic development. Yet, food security remains elusive, and the continent spends billions annually on importing basic foodstuffs, including high-protein crops like soybeans. Finding a crop that can meet local nutritional needs and […]
DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a special advocacy meeting with various stakeholders in Dar es Salaam on October 4, 2024. The meeting, which took place at the Seashells Millennium Hotel in Makumbusho, aimed to discuss the overall development of the microfinance sector and assess its contribution to the […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The recently published “Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector,” conducted under the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI)—a program under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and its partners—offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of the soybean sub-sector in Tanzania. With a clear focus on identifying challenges, […]
The Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector(2023) offers an extensive analysis of soybean production in Tanzania. This report serves as a crucial resource for driving the transformation of the soybean sub-sector, focusing on increasing productivity, strengthening value chains, and improving market linkages to foster sustainable agricultural growth. Key Insights from the Report: 1. Current […]
On October 4, 2024, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled an innovative biopesticide named Thurisave-24. Developed by Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL), this product is specifically designed to combat pests detrimental to key agricultural crops such as maize and cotton. The launch event took place at the TBPL plant in Kibaha, Pwani Region, […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 2, 2024: To support maize farmers and boost agricultural productivity, the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) has released an updated list of subsidized maize seed varieties for the 2024 farming season. The announcement, made public today, features 20 newly certified maize seed varieties now eligible for government subsidies under the […]
Cape Town, South Africa – October 4, 2024 – Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event, AOW: Investing in African Energy, is set to bring together over 80 government ministers and senior officials from across the continent, along with more than 1,600 high-level delegates and industry leaders. Scheduled to take place from October 7-10, 2024, […]
By Esther Mnyika Agriculture employs over 75% of Tanzanians and is the backbone of economic growth and employment generation in the nation. The government, along with various stakeholders, has been making efforts to enhance agriculture in the country, ensuring it serves as a liberator for farmers from poverty and leads to a beneficial farming system […]
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 Battle praised the exceptional quality of Tanzanian avocados during the launch of USAID’s Feed the Future Tanzania Tuhifadhi Chakula (Let’s Save Food) Project on September 26, 2027. The event, hosted in […]
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – September 26, 2024: In a major effort to strengthen food security in Tanzania, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Feed the Future Tanzania Tuhifadhi Chakula (Let’s Save Food) project. This five-year, 60 billion Tanzanian Shillings ($24 million) initiative is focused on reducing post-harvest losses in Tanzania’s key horticulture […]