African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Empowering Tanzania’s Farmers: TAMFI and TAREA’s Revolutionary Partnership In an era of environmental concerns and rising energy demands, two of Tanzania’s premier institutions have teamed up to write a new chapter in the nation’s green energy saga. Green Energy Meets Microfinance The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) […]
Within the realm of agricultural transformation, journeys illuminate the tenacity and vision that shape the path forward. A poignant example of such a voyage belongs to Foster Boateng, an inspiring leader who charted a course of change during his time at AGRA, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa. With the passage of time, […]
DAR ES SALAAM, 5TH AUGUST 2023 Green Goals, Financial Solutions: The Roadmap to Tanzania’s Renewable Energy Future On 5th August 2023, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and the Tanzania Renewable Energy Association (TAREA) announced a collaboration that promised to alter the trajectory of Tanzania’s energy landscape. The objective? To ensure that renewable energy […]
DAR-ES-SALAM, Tanzania – The 2023 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR23) was unveiled today, amplifying a compelling message to the world: the repercussions of inaction in empowering Africa’s food systems stretch beyond mere hunger, affecting economic, social, and environmental landscapes. It has the potential to reverse the achievements made in past decades. The report, titled “Empowering […]
Tanzania hopes to make a significant impact and solidify its position as a key player in the region’s agricultural landscape. Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Manager of AGRA Tanzania, highlights the nation’s readiness with insightful words that echo their dedication to agricultural transformation. “Mkulima Akiongeza Tija – Increasing productivity for farmers directly boosts their competitiveness. It’s […]
Professor Fortunata Songora Makene, the recently appointed Executive Director is a preeminent authority in the realms of development sociology, gender studies, and social protection. The advent of Prof. Makene marks an epochal juncture not only for ESRF but also for the trajectory of sustainable development in Tanzania. Stepping into her new role, Prof. Makene stands […]