African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanians continue to import apples unnecessarily, despite the country having ideal conditions for growing them locally, said Hon. Dr. Damas Ndumbaro—Member of Parliament for Songea Urban and Minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs. “People importing apples from abroad simply don’t understand,” Dr. Ndumbaro said. “If you go to Lushoto, Njombe, […]
Lushoto: The National Land Use Planning Commission (NLUPC) has launched an ambitious initiative to develop Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs) for 333 villages across 14 regions in Tanzania. The programme is being implemented in collaboration with 21 district councils under the coordination of the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development . The exercise […]
The Tanzanian government is set to launch a comprehensive nationwide livestock vaccination campaign next month, targeting 13 endemic animal diseases in a strategic move to improve animal health, boost productivity, and open doors to lucrative international markets. The campaign, announced by Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries , will […]
Dodoma In a decisive move to protect smallholder avocado farmers from exploitation, the Tanzanian government has announced a mandatory registration system for avocado buyers and their agents , aimed at bringing transparency, fairness, and order to the fast-growing export-driven industry. The initiative, unveiled by Irene Mlolwa, Director General of the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory […]
DODOMA The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) has disbursed over Sh11.1 billion to vulnerable households in Dodoma Region during the 2024/2025 financial year, marking significant progress in the national effort to reduce poverty and build economic resilience. This was disclosed by Hon. Rosemary Senyamule, Regional Commissioner of Dodoma , while opening a mid-year review meeting […]
DODOMA AGRA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s agricultural transformation by strengthening seed systems to boost food production and enhance resilience in the sector. At a recent national seed stakeholders’ forum held in Dodoma, AGRA emphasized the critical role of high-quality seeds in improving productivity and transitioning smallholder farmers from subsistence to commercial agriculture. […]
Mbeya In a stride towards agricultural empowerment, cocoa farmers in the verdant Kyela District of Tanzania’s Mbeya Region have concluded an impactful four-day training program. This initiative, spearheaded by the NMB Foundation in collaboration with Rabo Foundation and the Kyela Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Union (KYECU), aimed to equip farmers with crucial skills to elevate the […]
By Kilimokwanza.org In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural transformation in Tanzania, few partnerships exemplify purpose and passion quite like the one between MazaoHub Precision Agriculture and the AGCOT Centre — formerly known as the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Geophrey Tenganamba, Co-Founder of MazaoHub, recently shared a heartfelt tribute to this partnership, describing […]
RC Champions Apple Initiative as Key to Economic EmpowermentDodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary S. Senyamule is spearheading a bold initiative to cultivate apples as a strategic crop, aiming to uplift the region’s economy and the livelihoods of its residents. Dodoma, Tanzania – In a groundbreaking move aimed at transforming the regional economy and improving the livelihoods […]
Field Day Celebration in Lusinga, Kilolo – A New Chapter for Potato Farming in Tanzania Lusinga Village, Dabaga Ward – May 13, 2025 The air was filled with excitement and pride as farmers in Lusinga, Kilolo District, came together to celebrate Siku ya Mkulima (Farmer’s Day)—a special occasion marking the successful harvest of improved potato […]