African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 Africa. As a follow-up to the 2006 Abuja Fertilizer Summit, which aimed to increase fertilizer use, this summit focused on a more holistic approach to addressing soil health and sustainable plant […]
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 an additional $800,000 in investment to expand its operations and advance sustainable farming practices. The Tanzanian government and Norwegian stakeholders support this effort to lift thousands of farmers out of poverty […]
Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet impactful visit to Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT, at the SAGCOT offices. Accompanied by Mr. Sanjay Seth, a sustainability expert, the trio discussed pressing issues related to sustainability […]
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 self-sufficiency. However, small-scale rice producers, responsible for about 90% of the country’s rice production, face significant challenges such as low productivity, climate variability, and limited market access. The Growing Resilience program […]
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 Systems (AFS) Forum 2024 concluded with strong commitments to addressing one of the most critical challenges facing the continent: the need for robust financial investment to transform food systems and ensure […]
The Tanzania Tea Research Institute (TRIT) has made significant strides in optimizing tea production across the country, driven by its latest research on the most suitable fertilizer use and soil fertility management. With tea being one of Tanzania’s major export commodities, this research is seen as a game-changer for the country’s tea sector, particularly for […]
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 discuss innovative solutions to the pressing issue of post-harvest losses. The meeting, part of the USAID-funded Feed the Future Tanzania Tuhifadhi Chakula (Let’s Save Food) project, was organized by the Southern […]
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 Revolution in Africa, and its partners have launched the African Youth Common Position on Food Systems, Policy, and Climate Change alongside a call to action for 2024. This initiative underscores the […]
Kigali, Rwanda September 4 th , 2024 – AGRA and partners has today launched the African YoutCommon Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate Change and call to action 2024 affirming thatAfrican youth hold the greatest potential to grow the continent’s food systems through innovation andvibrant labor.“The 2024 youth common position paper highlights the current […]
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 cost-effective and highly profitable, especially with proper knowledge and techniques. Beans are a staple food in many East African households, providing essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, and iron. Additionally, the […]