African Agriculture and Food Systems
Nestled in the verdant expanses of Momba District, within the Mbeya Region, the Ipumpila Maize Farmers Cooperative Society (IMPAFCO) is breaking the mold of traditional farming with a resolute chant of “Kilimo Kwanza” – agriculture first. From the thrust of struggle against exploitation to the pinnacle of over 1,000 tons of maize per annum, IMPAFCO’s […]
Programme Document August 2020
The Tanzanian government has launched a nationwide soil health assessment project implemented by OCP Company on its behalf. Initially, the project will be executed in four regions: Morogoro, Rukwa, Mbeya, and Iringa. The government’s goal is to prepare a unique map highlighting areas where various crops can thrive and the amount of fertilizer required. This […]
By KilimoKwanza.org Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Behind thriving AKM Glitters Company Limited is Elizabeth Christopher Swai, a woman whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. Elizabeth’s story begins with a bold decision that stunned many — resigning from a secure job to pursue her passion in the poultry business. It was a move that cost […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia is urging for collaborative solutions to global hunger and malnutrition at the 42nd Session of the FAO Conference. Representing His Excellency Omer Hussein, the country’s Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Efa Muleta Boru, Advisor to the Minister, delivered a robust speech highlighting the severity of the current food security crisis and […]
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa, on the afternoon of June 13, 2021, urged sunflower farmers in the sunflower-growing regions to focus on farming this crop as they can reap significant profits in a short period due to high local and international demand. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa […]
Halima Elias Mtwethe from Mtepa Village in southern Tanzania is one of the smallholder farmers who borrowed from the Mahanje Savings and Credit Co-operative Society (SACCOS). Credit: Isaiah Esipisu/IPS MADABA/MAFINGA, Tanzania , Mar 31 2021 (IPS) By Isaiah Esipisu – Small agricultural loans, disbursed through mobile phones and targeting specific farming activities at different phases […]
By Edwin Githinji E-mail: eddy.githinji022@gmail.com 20/03/2021 Crop residues , are the plant remains after harvesting of crop intended for food, feeds and fiber. They include stalks, legume straws, leaves, shoots of tubers, vegetable plants and prunnings and litters of fruit trees. All over the world ever since the beginning of agriculture, crop residues have been […]
Transforming Agriculture in Tanzania: SAGCOT’s Inclusive Green Growth Initiative In the lush landscapes of Tanzania, a revolutionary approach to agro-investments is taking shape under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). The recently launched Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) toolkit is set to redefine how agricultural enterprises operate, focusing on social inclusiveness and environmental sustainability. […]