African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 26, 2025 – Kilimo RoundTable Africa is pleased to announce the 2nd Kilimo RoundTable Agriculture Summit & Gala Dinner, set to take place on August 6, 2025. This highly anticipated event follows the groundbreaking success of the inaugural summit held in Dodoma during the 2024 Nane Nane celebrations, which […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – June 25, 2025 – Young participants in Tanzania’s “Building a Better Tomorrow” (BBT) program, operating at the Chinangali block farm in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, have commenced harvesting a variety of crops in their second production season. This milestone signifies the growing success and impact of the BBT initiative in empowering the […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 24, 2025 – Tanzania and the Russian Federation are exploring extensive collaborations in the agricultural sector, following bilateral consultations held virtually yesterday between Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and Russian Deputy Ministers of Agriculture, Mr. Markovich Maxim and Ms. Afonina Marina. The discussions focused […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – June 24, 2025 – Tanzania is poised for a significant boom in its pyrethrum industry, with government officials and stakeholders urging farmers to embrace efficient cultivation practices to capitalize on growing market demand and rising prices. This call to action came during the 15th General Meeting of Pyrethrum Stakeholders, held at the […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 25, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and support farmers nationwide, the Tanzania Fertilizer Company (TFC) today signed a crucial agreement with Dubai-based Sea Energy Group Company for the sale of 23,000 tonnes of Urea fertilizer. The signing ceremony, held in Dar es Salaam, marks […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Shareholders of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday approved a dividend payout of TSh 125 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The decision was made during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dar es Salaam. The approved dividend reflects a 13 per […]
The Mbogo Ranch – Tri-Nations Livestock Expo, held on June 15, 2025, in Ubena Zomozi, showcased Tanzania’s largest livestock sale, uniting elite breeders from Tanzania, Namibia, and Kenya. Among the highlights was an insightful presentation by Salehe Ramadhani, Commercial Manager of Simu Solar. Simu Solar’s Commitment to Farmers Simu Solar specializes in the manufacturing and […]
Ubena Zomozi, June 15, 2025 — As the sun rose over the bustling grounds of the Mbogo Ranch during the Tri-Nations Livestock Expo, livestock farmers, breeders, and agribusiness professionals gathered to witness the latest innovations transforming Africa’s livestock sector. One of the standout moments of the day came from the Yara Tanzania pavilion, where Agronomist […]
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – A profound transformation is taking root in Tanzania’s agricultural landscape as the nation shifts from exporting raw commodities to crafting its own premium chocolate brands. Spearheading this evolution is Livy Africa, the visionary company behind Mababu Chocolate, in strategic partnership with the SAGCOT Centre (recently transitioned to AGCOT Centre). Mababu […]
CBK’s Digital Credit Directory: A Game Changer for Kenya’s Agriculture Sector Nairobi, Kenya — The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) continues to strengthen consumer protection and financial transparency through its regularly updated Directory of Licensed Digital Credit Providers (DCPs). While this directory is an essential tool for the general public, its implications for Kenya’s agricultural […]