African Agriculture and Food Systems
In a pioneering move to revolutionize the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the launch of the “Samia Youth in Agriculture Award.” Aimed at harnessing the innovative potential of the youth in universities and colleges, this initiative calls for the submission of project ideas that promise to […]
By Lucy Sebastian, Kilimokwanza.org In the face of mounting environmental challenges, the call for sustainable development practices has never been more urgent. Across the African continent, communities are grappling with the harsh realities of climate change: droughts that stretch rivers dry, floods that erase seasons of toil, and storms that leave despair in their wake. […]
By Charles Muchoki In an era where the spectre of climate change looms large and the world’s population continues to burgeon, sustainable agriculture is not just a choice but a necessity. Ensuring the fertility of the soil, the very foundation upon which agriculture rests, has thus become a critical concern for farmers, environmentalists, and policy-makers […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor In an era where technological advancements and modern industries dominate economic discussions, the age-old practice of agriculture is making a groundbreaking comeback, promising to redefine wealth across the African continent. According to the African Development Group, the agricultural business in Africa is set to skyrocket to a staggering $1 trillion […]
In an address to the global community, Ildephonse Musafiri, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, laid out a stark warning and a call to action regarding the future of environmental sustainability. Musafiri’s statement, “Without a change in people’s mindset, long-term sustainability in any attempt at protecting our planet will be unachievable,” underscores a critical […]
Mr. Osamu Kubota, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), recently paid a visit to Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA and the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for the 2021 Food Systems Summit. This meeting underscored a deepening partnership aimed at fostering sustainable agricultural practices across the continent. AGRA, an […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Board of Directors of the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has officially announced the appointment of Mr. Raphael Maganga as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st February 2024. This significant appointment marks a new chapter in TPSF’s journey towards bolstering the private sector’s role in Tanzania’s economic […]
Kilimokwanza.org In Morogoro, a revolution in agriculture is underway. Clove farming, once a modest part of the region’s diverse agricultural sector, is now set to take center stage. This transformation was marked by a significant event on January 25, 2024, where Dr. Ally Musa Ally, the Regional Administrative Secretary of Morogoro, led a pivotal meeting […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team At the recent World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Tanzanian Vice-President Dr. Philip Mpango hailed the successes of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) in revolutionizing the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Mpango emphasized the importance of expanding and enhancing agricultural infrastructure […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s tea sector, through the Dar es Salaam Tea Auctions, has begun to carve out a significant niche in the global tea market. Despite initial fluctuations, with the second auction doubling the average price per kg from the first, and the third seeing a decrease in sales volume while maintaining price stability, there […]