African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dubai, COP28 Summit – The recent COP28 climate summit in Dubai marked a historic moment in the global effort to combat climate change, particularly in the realm of agriculture. With the first-ever global declaration aimed at curbing emissions from food production, the summit brought food systems transformation to the forefront of the climate agenda. This […]
Kilimokwanza,org Team In a strategic move poised to redefine Tanzania’s tea sector, the government has announced the merger of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT and the Tanzania Smallholders Tea Development Agency (TSHOA) into a single, more robust entity. This consolidation, part of a broader restructuring in agricultural research, aims to galvanize the tea industry […]
Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a bold stride towards agricultural advancement, Tanzania is witnessing a historic consolidation in its agricultural sector. The announcement by Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, regarding the merger of Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) and the Agricultural Inputs Trust […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a move signaling a new era for Tanzania’s public sector, Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, announced a transformative reorganization plan. This comprehensive strategy, rooted in the Chama cha Mapinduzi’s 2020 election manifesto, aims to […]
Nairobi- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has advocated for the local rice farmers to be given priority in purchasing the Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it is privatized. Since the farmers already own 45% of MRM, Waiguru believes it is logical for them to have the first option to buy the remaining 55% currently held by […]
The Tanzanian government, through its Ministry of Agriculture, has announced an ambitious plan to construct an international grain market in Tanga. This initiative, declared by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), will be realized under the 2023/2024 budget. The market is slated for development at the Horohoro border in Mkinga District, aiming to […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has said the livestock sector in Tanzania is undergoing a profound transformation, marking the beginning of a new era characterized by heightened adaptability and professional commitment. The sector contributes a substantial 7.1% to Tanzania’s GDP, powering rural communities and boosting national income. Its evolution […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team CGIAR, the preeminent global agricultural research network, has announced a groundbreaking investment of over USD 890 million. This substantial funding will be a game-changer in the fight against the escalating global food and climate crises. CGIAR’s efforts are aimed at empowering smallholder farmers in developing nations, steering them towards more resilient, sustainable, and […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move to bolster its agricultural sector, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), has announced the allocation of a vast expanse of land for the development of a palm oil plantation and other crop cultivation. This initiative is part of […]
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), an initiative dedicated to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability, has recently taken a significant step in bolstering the soybean sector in Tanzania. The Strategic Importance of Soybeans in Tanzania: Maria Ijumba, the Head of Hub Development and Domestic Partnership at SAGCOT, emphasized the critical role of soybeans […]