African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 brings together forward-thinking agricultural leaders, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts to discuss the future of sustainable farming. Co-located with Agra Middle East, which runs from October 7-9, 2024, this event offers a unique […]
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 for structural economic transformation in Africa date back to the 1960s when newly independent nations aimed to eliminate poverty through economic diversification, sustained growth, and job creation. This agenda persists today, […]
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, as emphasized by the Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, is deeply rooted in agriculture—a sector poised for even greater growth thanks to fertile soil, ample water resources, and a climate […]
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 the Policy Analysis Group (PAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AAPC has consistently fostered dialogue between public and private sectors, driving critical policy reforms that have significantly transformed […]
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 Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) as a time of great challenge. Gaining support for the initiative within the political establishment was no easy feat, requiring extensive engagement with partners and […]
In a groundbreaking move to modernize the coffee industry and empower the youth, Tanzania has launched an innovative Mobile Coffee Cafés initiative. This project, managed by the Tanzania Coffee Board under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) project, was inaugurated during the opening of the Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition at the Nzuguni Grounds in […]
By Juma Msafiri Farm Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tunsime Kyando as the new Country Director for Tanzania. Tunsime brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the field of international development for over 14 years. Her background as a Tanzanian development economist uniquely positions her to lead Farm Africa’s […]
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 Tanzania, particularly in the Southern Highlands, avocado farming has grown from a mere subsistence activity to a promising commercial venture. However, despite its potential, the avocado industry in Tanzania faces numerous […]
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund, a $200 million venture equity fund dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. This investment, sourced from the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), aims to […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative potential of agriculture for Tanzania. He called for a collective, nationwide effort to drive agricultural development. He outlined the government’s ambitious Agenda 10/30 Investment Roadmap aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency and […]