African Agriculture and Food Systems
For farmers in the Kilombero Valley, a landmark agreement promises to boost yields, strengthen market links, and secure the future of agriculture. MOROGORO, Tanzania – For generations, the fertile floodplains of the Kilombero Valley have been the foundation of agricultural life in the region. But today’s farmers face a complex challenge: how to increase productivity […]
DODOMA, Tanzania – August 8, 2025 Tanzania’s agriculture sector has long been considered the backbone of the economy—but a groundbreaking new study reveals it may also be the country’s unsung fiscal powerhouse. Unveiled at the 11th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference, the study, titled “Agricultural Reforms to Enhance Competitiveness”, was conducted by Cyril Chimilla of the […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), Salim Msangi, visited the TCAA booth and several others at the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in Nzuguni on August 7, 2025. During his visit, Msangi expressed satisfaction with how TCAA staff are providing services and educating the public on various aviation topics. These […]
AGCOT-Led Sessions Highlight Climate-Smart Practices and Rural Energy Solutions Morogoro, Tanzania | August 4, 2025 — A Special Training Booth established at the Eastern Zone edition of Tanzania’s annual Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition is drawing enthusiastic participation from farmers, livestock keepers, and fishers. Organised by the Nane Nane Exhibition Eastern Zone Organising Committee, the initiative […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — July 30, 2025 In a notable example of South-South cooperation in Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) this week hosted a high-level delegation from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Malawi, seeking to deepen cross-border learning and accelerate the transformation of food systems […]
Nation’s Premier Agricultural Event Set to Draw Global Attention The United Republic of Tanzania is preparing to host the Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2025, a pivotal event for the nation’s economy. Scheduled from August 1st to 8th, 2025, at the Nzuguni Nanenane Exhibition Grounds in Dodoma City, this year’s expo aims to build on the […]
Nairobi, Kenya – July 22, 2025 – The future of African agriculture took a significant leap forward today with the unveiling of the Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue. Launched by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in collaboration with ministries of agriculture, national agricultural research systems (NARS), and national regulatory authorities across […]
Dr. Hassan Mshinda has dedicated his career to transforming health research, innovation ecosystems, and youth development, significantly shaping Tanzania’s trajectory toward sustainable growth and prosperity. Educated at leading global institutions—earning a Master’s in Parasitology & Medical Entomology from the University of Liverpool and a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Basel—Dr. Mshinda quickly became […]
Dar es Salaam, July 19, 2025 – Tanzania’s spice industry, a vital contributor to the nation’s agricultural exports, is grappling with a severe crisis that could see its organic spice exports to Europe plummet. According to recent reports from Control Union, a leading global certification body, no Tanzanian company has achieved organic certification for spices, […]
Dar es Salaam In a room filled with energy and optimism, stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain gathered on July 9, 2025, at AGCOT’s headquarters in Dar es Salaam to chart a new course for Tanzania’s soybean sector. The meeting, hosted by the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) as part of the Tanzania […]