September 4, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Anthony John The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has highlighted Tanzania’s strategic use of agro-industrial growth corridors to enhance its agricultural productivity and value addition, significantly contributing to the country’s economic transformation. The report emphasizes that Tanzania is among the leading African nations […]
September 4, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Elizabeth Shumbusho The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” spotlights Tanzania’s significant strides in agricultural development and underlines the country’s evolving agrifood landscape. The report reveals that Tanzania has experienced rapid growth in horticulture farming over the past 15 years. From 2008 to 2020, […]
September 4, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Tuesday, 3rd September 2024: AGRA has launched its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report provides an in-depth analysis of the significant role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in transforming food systems across Africa. Developed through extensive collaboration with a diverse […]
September 2, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Reporter As the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2024 kicks off in Kigali, Rwanda, Tanzania is set to take a prominent role in the discussions on sustainable agricultural transformation. The forum, which runs from September 2 to 6, 2024, will unite a diverse array of experts, policymakers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and advocates, all united […]
September 2, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Juma Msafiri The Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) 2024, held in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 2 to 6, 2024, represents a significant turning point in Africa’s journey toward sustainable agricultural transformation. Formerly known as the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF), this 15th edition marks a critical evolution in the forum’s mission and scope. The […]
September 1, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
TANGA REGION INVESTMENT GUIDE. (2023). United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Economic and Social Research Foundation (ESRF). Tanga Region, located in northeastern Tanzania, has vast agricultural potential and contributes significantly to the local economy. Over 80% of the population is engaged in agriculture, making it the backbone of the region’s economy. However, the sector […]
August 31, 2024
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Dar es Salaam To strengthen food security and enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, Norges Vel Tanzania has introduced “The Growing Resilience Program,” a five-year initiative to transform rice production in the Mbarali District in Mbeya Region, Malinyi District in Morogoro Region, and Kilombero District, also in Morogoro Region Mbarali. The project focuses on increasing […]
August 31, 2024
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By Juma Msafiri Norges Vel Tanzania has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation in East and Southern Africa for over a decade. Founded in 1809 in Norway, Norges Vel began its international endeavors in 1978, bringing its experience and commitment to sustainable growth to Tanzania in 2007. With a focus on creating thriving local […]
August 31, 2024
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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 and supply chains. The forum, taking place from September 18-19, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda, aims to address the critical challenges faced by the fertilizer subsector and explore transformative strategies to enhance […]
August 30, 2024
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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 sustainability in Tanzania. This innovative approach seeks to fill the critical gap left by the insufficient number of government agricultural extension officers. By leveraging local farmers as extension agents, AGRA aims […]