Tanzanian tea, renowned for its sweetness, plays a pivotal role in the country’s agricultural economy, particularly in the Southern Highlands. This region, encompassing the Mufindi, Njombe, and Rungwe districts, is the heartland of Tanzania’s tea production, largely contributed by smallholder farmers. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a significant public-private partnership initiated in 2010, aims to transform…

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By Kilimokwanza.org Team, Lead, Neema Munisi.

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Mtwara, Tanzania – Mtwara Port is gearing up to receive nine vessels carrying over 2,758 empty containers for the purpose of loading raw cashew nuts destined for international markets. Duncan Kazibure, the Acting Manager of Mtwara Port, made this announcement on November 27, 2023, during a meeting discussing the trends in cashew sales in the country. Kazibure revealed that…

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Mtwara, Tanzania – A total of 208,000 metric tons of raw cashew nuts have been sold, raking in an impressive Tzs 461.8 billion for the 2023/2024 season. These cashew nuts were auctioned at prices ranging from below Tzs 1,500 to a high of Tzs 2,190 in the 30 auctions that have taken place during the 2023/2024 season. This report…

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By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Green Climate Fund (GCF), in partnership with AGRA, has launched a transformative regional program named Re-Gain. This initiative is designed to bolster Africa’s potential as a major hub for food production. It will focus on climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable food systems, and empowering smallholder farmers. Tanzania, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia are some…

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