African Agriculture and Food Systems
In 2024/5 budget speech delivered by Hon. Abdallah Hamis Ulega (MP), Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, a significant emphasis was placed on the advancements in veterinary services. This sector is crucial for ensuring the health and productivity of livestock, which in turn supports Tanzania’s agricultural economy and food security.The budget speech highlighted several key initiatives […]
Title of Solicitation Consultancy for market analysis and value chain business case analysis for selected crops in Tanzania. Procurement Process Request for Proposal Solicitation Reference No. RFP AGRA-TZ-1006 Issuing Office & Address AGRA Nairobi Contact Procurement@agra.org Eligibility Open to Registered firms in East Africa only. Solicitation Issue Date May 28th, 2024 Submission Deadline June 14th, […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In an exciting development for the agricultural sector, Farm For the Future Tanzania Limited (FFF), a notable partner of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), has announced the sale of their highly sought-after sugar beans. Scheduled to be available in May 2024, these premium beans promise to bring both quality and […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the CEO of AKM Glitters Company Limited, has been featured in the June/July 2024 edition of Forbes Africa. The article highlights her remarkable journey and significant contributions to Tanzania’s poultry sector, showcasing her unwavering commitment to social impact entrepreneurship. Swai’s journey from the United Nations to founding AKM Glitters demonstrates […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Artificial intelligence (AI) has a rich history that dates back several decades. The term “artificial intelligence” was coined in 1956 by John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, Nathaniel Rochester, and Claude Shannon during the Dartmouth Conference. However, the field’s roots stretch further back, encompassing a range of developments in mathematics, engineering, and computing. The […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In his detailed and forward-looking budget speech, Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe emphasised the development of the soybean sector, recognizing its potential to enhance Tanzania’s agricultural landscape significantly. The initiatives outlined for soybeans are part of a broader strategy to diversify agricultural production, improve food security, and boost economic growth. Key Initiatives and Investments […]
Kigali, Rwanda – May 23, 2024 – In anticipation of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 finals, AGRA has announced the launch of Kigali Restaurant Week, set to take place from May 27th to June 1st, 2024. This initiative aims to empower young Rwandan agri-preneurs and highlight agriculture’s role as a catalyst for economic growth […]
Dar es Salaam, May 20, 2024 – To harmonize with global practices, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) celebrated World Metrology Day today, an annual event on May 20. This year’s celebration took place in the Mbeya region, with TBS leveraging the occasion to educate and motivate stakeholders on the critical importance of verifying measurements […]
Morogoro, Tanzania – May 19, 2024: KilimoKwanza.org Reporter A new initiative under USAID’s Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiatives (AID-I) project will benefit young agricultural entrepreneurs. The project targets the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) areas within the Morogoro, Njombe, and Iringa regions known for their high agricultural potential. TAPBDS, SUGECO, and the Tanzanian government […]
Dodoma, May 11, 2024—In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and food security, the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the guidance of Engineer Godwin Makori, Acting Director of the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning, hosted a critical soil health assessment workshop from May 6 to 10, 2024, in Dodoma. This strategic gathering brought […]