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M-Kilimo, exts.kilimo.go.tz: Empowering Tanzanian Farmers Through Mobile Technology

May 9, 2024
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Launched in June 2020, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) has become a game-changer for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This mobile technology platform, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture https://www.kilimo.go.tz/, empowers farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen by connecting them directly with markets, bypassing traditional challenges and middlemen. Meaning “Mobile Agriculture” in Swahili, M-Kilimo is a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging the near-ubiquity of…

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“Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Begins in Nairobi, Seeks Major Advances in Agricultural Sustainability”

May 9, 2024
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The African Union’s Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH24) commenced yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering over 4,000 participants including eight heads of state and government, 25 agriculture ministers, 32 foreign affairs ministers, as well as government officials, scientists, civil society representatives, and partners. This summit, co-hosted by the African Union and the Kenyan government, supported by various partners,…

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Prof Jean Jacques Muhinda, Ms Siki Kigongo: Harnessing the Power of Africa’s Youth in Agriculture

May 6, 2024
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| #FoodSystems Champions, Africa, Features

This article by Prof Jean Jacques Muhinda and Siki Kigongo highlights the critical issue of youth unemployment in Africa and the potential for the agri-food sector to provide meaningful employment opportunities. At over 450 million, Africans aged between 15 and 35 represent over a third of the continent’s population. This population segment continues to grow rapidly and is expected…

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TAHA Trains 200 Farmers in Kilimanjaro as Part of the USAID “Tuhifadhi Chakula” Initiative

May 6, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania is addressing one of its most critical challenges—food loss and waste—through the “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative. Announced on August 8, 2023, this ambitious five-year project is supported by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented in partnership with the Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) and the Southern…

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Tanzania’s Horticulture Sector Sees Remarkable Growth, Reaching 8.43 Million Tons in Production

May 5, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s horticultural industry has seen an impressive growth in production, recording a total of 8.43 million tons in the 2022/2023 period, up from 7.90 million tons the previous year. This significant increase not only demonstrates a robust growth trajectory but also underscores the effectiveness of the government’s agricultural policies and the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders in…

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AGRA, SAGCOT, CIMMYT, others To Spotlight Africa Efforts to Combat Soil Degradation at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

May 5, 2024
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| Africa, Features, News, SAGCOT/AGCOT, Tanzania

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders from across Africa and the globe will gather to address the pressing issues of soil degradation and acidity that threaten the continent’s agricultural productivity and food security. This session, “Managing Degraded Soils for Reclaiming Livelihoods…

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The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit 2024: Catalyzing Agricultural Transformation in Africa

May 5, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS) 2024, organized under the auspices of the African Union, is set to convene from May 7th to 9th in Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark summit, hosted at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders including heads of state, policymakers, industry leaders, and farmers….

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USADF Announces Major Grant Opportunity for African Agricultural Innovators

May 4, 2024
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Kilimokwanza.org The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has launched a new call for proposals targeting agricultural cooperatives, producers, and enterprises across ten African countries. This initiative offers a promising opportunity for organizations in Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to secure grant funding up to $250,000. The…

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From Morogoro to Tanga: Raha Farm’s Expansion— Youth Empowerment in Tanzanian Agriculture

May 2, 2024
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By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the heart of Tanzania, a transformative story is unfolding, heralding a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices and underscoring a potent narrative of youth empowerment. This story centres around Raha Aloyce and her ambitious agricultural venture, Raha Farm, which recently expanded from its roots in Morogoro to a new location in the Kilindi District of Tanga….

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Africa’s Food Future: Scaling Up Proven Solutions.  

May 1, 2024
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By Dr Agnes Kalibata and Dr Ibrahim Mayaki As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges confronting Africa’s food systems. Despite the continent’s abundant natural resources, it continues to struggle with food insecurity and malnutrition. The combined impacts of climatic shocks, COVID-19, and civil unrest are further exacerbating these…

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