African Agriculture and Food Systems
It is necessary to accelerate efforts to train farmers and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce quality seeds The value of training farmers to modernize and improve yields cannot be gainsaid. The recently concluded quality seed production training by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office, in collaboration with several […]
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (NCDS) 2020 – 2030 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (NCDS) 2020 – 2030 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… v LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………….. vii ACKNOWLEDGEMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………… ix CHAPTER ONE……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1 CHAPTER TWO…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 CHAPTER THREE…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 23 CHAPTER […]
At KilimoKwanza.org, we have long recognized Tanzania’s immense agricultural potential. Today, we are proud to witness the awakening of this giant as Tanzania takes center stage at the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023, under the visionary leadership of President Samia Suluhu. The launch of the Building a Better Tomorrow Youth Initiative in Agri-business (BBT-YIA) program, […]
As we embark on the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023, hosted by Tanzania under the esteemed leadership of President Samia Suluhu, we at KilimoKwanza.org would like to take a moment to reflect on the significance of this groundbreaking event and its potential impact on the future of agriculture, not just in Tanzania, but across the […]
In a country where traditional gender roles often dictate societal expectations, a clarion call has risen – pushing women to break barriers, be aggressive, and assertively grab opportunities in various sectors. The resounding message came from Ms. Angelina Ngalula, the Executive Chairman of Bravo Group Limited and Agricom Africa Limited, who championed the cause of […]
Nairobi- The Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, has spoken out on the ongoing controversy surrounding the importation of cheap, duty-free maize into the country. Speaking to Citizen TV, Gachagua said, “cheap maize is not available anywhere in the world”. His remarks come in response to complaints from millers who have been unable to secure […]
Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture is implementing a new strategy aimed at empowering sugarcane farmers to produce sugar, with the goal of expanding markets and benefiting farmers. The government is working to enable farmers to become sugar producers, which will increase the availability of sugar in the country and provide benefits for both farmers and employment […]
By Sifa Lubasi sifalubasi@gmail.com Tanzania’s TPHPA has announced its successful control of the fall armyworm, which has saved over 1,056.3 tons of cereal crops. The agency’s Acting Director-General, Professor Joseph Ndunguru, revealed that the fall armyworm control was carried out in several regions of the country, including Tabora, Kigoma, Geita, Shinyanga, Mwanza, Mbeya, Pwani, Arusha, […]
By Anthony Muchoki Dr. Agnes M. Kalibata, President of AGRA, has commended the Tanzanian government for taking a significant step towards enabling youth to participate in food system transformation. A strong advocate for youth empowerment in agricuture, Dr Kalibata believes that “the younger generation needs to have productive, meaningful lives. Let’s give them the technologies […]
By Lucy Msangi There is so much untapped potential in Tanzania that, if harnessed through the power of sales and marketing, could significantly transform the agricultural landscape, propelling our nation into a future of prosperity and sustainability. As advocates for agricultural advancement, we at KilimoKwanza.org have witnessed the burgeoning capabilities of our fertile lands and […]