African Agriculture and Food Systems
In a visionary endeavour to rejuvenate agricultural productivity and tackle dwindling yields, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is championing the significance of soil testing, urging farmers to prioritize soil health as the key to enhanced efficiency and profitability. Speaking exclusively to Kilimokwanza.org, Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of SAGCOT, passionately stressed the […]
By Anthony Muchoki Ms Elizabeth Swai is an exceptional woman, a visionary, and a trailblazer in the Tanzanian poultry industry. She has been quietly making waves by breeding Kuroiler chickens – turning them into the go-to choice for farmers seeking to profit through poultry farming. Her journey as a poultry entrepreneur began in 2006 as […]
Kigali, Rwanda – In a significant move towards promoting the agricultural sector, the Bank of Kigali (BK) has entered into a partnership agreement with the USAID’s Hinga Wunguke Project, implemented by Cultivating New Frontier in Agriculture (CNFA). The collaboration aims to enhance understanding the agriculture industry while implementing the Bank of Kigali’s agribusiness strategy. The […]
The purpose of this directory- jointly produced by the Agricultural Non State Actors Forum (ANSAF)and Agricultural Council of Tanzania (ACT) in collaboration with and the Cashew Board of Tanzaniais to profile cashew sector in Tanzania, with the aim of attracting more investments. It aims toprovide an account of the capabilities of the cashew sector in […]
In a conversation led by Nixon Gecheo, a Technology, Digital Agriculture, Youth in Ag, Data, and Public Policy expert, the activation of the recently launched South-South innovation platform was discussed. The platform is a collaborative effort between AIM, NITI Aayog, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rabo […]
Makete, Njombe: In a bid to promote wheat farming in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe has announced that the government plans to exclusively focus on wheat cultivation in Makete District, located in the Njombe region. The move comes as part of an ambitious project aimed at transforming the district into a model area for […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Tanzania Smut Control Project (TANIPAC), has been providing education to the public, particularly farmers, about maize smut and its harmful effects in the Kiteto district of the Manyara Region. Specific education has been given to those affected by the damages caused by maize smut, focusing on proper harvesting, drying, […]
A beacon of inspiration and innovation exists in the bustling town of Bagamoyo, nestled along the shores of eastern Tanzania. Ms Joyce Donati Kimaro, a woman of unwavering determination and unyielding spirit, is a testament to the extraordinary heights that can be reached through entrepreneurship. With the gentle breeze caressing her face and the azure […]
With an unwavering passion for agricultural transformation, Mr. Audax Rukonge is a dynamic leader and he was the Executive Director of the Agricultural Non-State Actors Forum (ANSAF) from 2013 to 2022. He is committed to harnessing the sector’s immense potential, particularly for smallholder producers, women, and youth. At ANSAF, he proved a driving force in […]
Dr. Semira M. Beyana, a distinguished scientist and emerging leader, sometimes back spearheaded a transformative study that has the potential to revolutionize soybean production in Ethiopia. Collaborating with researchers SJ Jashwal, E Wolde-Meskel, and FD Dakora, Dr. Semira led a team in the study titled “Physiological and Molecular Characterization of Bradyrhizobial Isolates, Nodulating Soybean in […]