Pelkins Ajanoh from Cameroon Business: CassVitaPelkins Ajanoh, the dynamic CEO and co-founder of CassVita, is catalyzing change in Cameroon by extending the shelf-life of cassava, a climate-resilient root, from 3 days to a commendable 18 months. This forward-thinking venture is paving the way for rural farmers to derive more value from their crops, fostering food security amidst the growing…
When Hon Abdallah Hamis Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, beckoned the world to behold Tanzania’s vast treasures beyond its shimmering coastline and wildlife spectacles, he unveiled a compelling narrative of a nation ready to leapfrog into an era of sustainable prosperity. The transformative blueprint, which converges around the Livestock and Fisheries sectors, presents a promising trajectory for Tanzania’s…
By Hon Abdallah Hamis Ulega, Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania Hello to our industry friends and everyone reading this in Tanzania and the world. Do you know the feeling when you spot a goldmine waiting to be explored? That is where we are right now with our Livestock and fisheries – our very own ‘ Green and Blue…
Smallholder Farmers at the Forefront: Empowerment and Technology Take Center Stage at AFRICA FOOD SYSTEMS FORUM 2023 Tanzania, September 9, 2023 – Amidst the grandeur of discussions on large investments and top-tier collaborations at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023, there echoed a persistent theme: the empowerment and technological upliftment of smallholder farmers. The Lifeline of African Agriculture Smallholder…
Investment, Innovation, and Inclusivity: The Pillars of Transformation at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 by Anthony Muchoki The picturesque city of Dar es Salaam September 4 to 8, 2023 became came the epicenter of transformative dialogues, where innovation met tradition at the just-concluded Africa Food Systems Forum 2023. Hosted by Tanzania and presided over by President Samia Suluhu…
By Neema Munisi In Tanzania, agriculture is more than just an occupation—it’s our heritage, culture, and way of life—the recent announcement of the strategic collaboration between the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) holds profound implications. As an agribusiness consultant with deep roots in Tanzanian soil, I recognize this partnership as not…
Dar es Salaam, September 7, 2023 In a groundbreaking discussion held in Dar es Salaam, agricultural experts and stakeholders have urged the Tanzanian government to intensify the use of limestone in agriculture. This recommendation, made at a sideline event of the ongoing AGRF forum, is aimed at combating soil acidity issues that have been affecting agricultural production, particularly among…
DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 7, 2023 – Speaking at the ongoing Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit in Dar es Salaam today, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania outlined measures the government has taken to link farmers with both domestic and international markets. Addressing the challenges farmers face in accessing markets, President Hassan noted, “It’s true that there are challenges…
Dar es Salaam: 6 September 2023: AGRA, today announced the winners of the 2023 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA2023) at the Africa Food Systems Forum, AGRF2023 held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. These exceptional women have illuminated the path to excellence through their groundbreaking innovations driving transformative growth in the agricultural sector across Africa. Women are the…
Released at AGRF, the Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) Highlights AfCFTA’s Potential in Shaping the Continent’s Food Systems Dar es Salaam: At this year’s AGRF Summit, the much-anticipated Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR) was unveiled, offering a fresh perspective on the continent’s agricultural challenges and potentials. Chief among its revelations is the potential of the African Continental Free Trade…