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Commemoration of Edward Sokoine Highlights Importance of Agriculture and Youth Involvement

May 30, 2023
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Morogoro, Tanzania – Paul Kimiti, Chairman of the Julius Nyerere Memorial Institute, delivered a compelling message to the youth, urging them to embrace agriculture to achieve economic freedom wholeheartedly. Kimiti made these remarks during the 18th commemoration ceremony at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro. The event, attended by distinguished guests, including Judith Nguli, District Commissioner of…

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How Penina Boto Sowed Change in Tanzanian Agriculture

May 20, 2023
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Serengeti-Mara, Tanzania – Situated amidst the lush plains of Serengeti-Mara, Penina Boto was once like many local farmers, laboriously hauling water over 50 meters just to nourish her modest half-acre farm. But, as the sun shone bright one day, a pivotal change dawned on Penina’s life – a loan granting her a solar-powered irrigation pump. This wasn’t Penina’s first…

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May 18, 2023
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Neema Yahaya: Rising with Solar Power – An Entrepreneur’s Journey towards Sustainability

May 18, 2023
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Kigoma-Nyanzele, Tanzania | #RenewableEnergyFinancing At 26, Neema Yahaya stands tall as an emblem of determination in Kigoma-Nyanzele. Juggling roles as a mother of three and a small business owner, she shines a light on the transformative power of renewable energy, courtesy of the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and TANERELA MFI. Neema’s narrative is punctuated by milestones. A…

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Mlele District Council Leads in Peanut Farming and Plans to Introduce Peanut Shelling Machines in Every Ward

May 11, 2023
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The district, known for its successful peanut farming, expects an increase in harvests, prompting plans to install peanut shelling machines in each ward. Mlele District, Katavi Region – The Mlele District Council, which produced the national best peanut farmer with a yield of 300 kilograms per acre last year, has announced plans to acquire multiple peanut shelling machines for…

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Tanzania’s Thriving Agriculture Sector Sets a New Standard for African Economies

May 9, 2023
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As Tanzania enters a new era of growth and development under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, the country’s agricultural sector is poised to become a driving force of progress and prosperity. The recent increase in the agricultural budget, coupled with a series of strategic investments in infrastructure, research and innovation, and the empowerment of farmers and youth,…

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Tanzania to Develop New Agriculture Law and Revamp Irrigation Regulations

May 9, 2023
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The Ministry of Agriculture has informed the Tanzanian Parliament that it will undertake a review of the legal framework governing the agricultural sector, with a view to developing a new Agriculture Act. Speaking in the parliament in Dodoma, Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, stated that the new law will focus on protecting agricultural land, regulating the use of agricultural…

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Penina Boto: A Tanzanian Farmer’s Triumph with Renewable Energy

May 8, 2023
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May 8, 2023 | Serengeti, Tanzania | #RenewableEnergyFinancing Hailing from Serengeti-Mara, Tanzania, Penina Boto represents the spirit of countless small-scale farmers in the region. For her, days used to be long, often marked by treks spanning 50 meters, carrying water manually to irrigate her crops. This narrative took a turn when she secured a loan enabling her to purchase…

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Juma Makole: Harnessing Renewable Energy to Boost Agriculture

May 8, 2023
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Musoma, May 8, 2023 | #RenewableEnergyFinancing From the verdant terrains of Tanzania’s Mara region, Juma Makole, a seasoned farmer and livestock keeper, battled persistent irrigation setbacks for years, curtailing his agricultural yield. Yet, 2021 marked a revolutionary change in his agricultural journey, attributed to the renewable energy initiative by the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI). Securing a financial…

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