African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Anthony Muchoki Meru Agro-Tours & Consultants Co. Ltd (MATC) or simply Meru Agro has become a household name in all breadbaskets of Tanzania in the last 5 year or so. From a one man show business based in Arusha, to a nationwide presence, it has been no mean feat, for the firm’s founding director, […]
By Anthony Muchoki What does Dr. Kiddo Mtunda, Dr Tulole Bucheyeki and Dr. Arnold Mushongi have in common? Each one of them today, is a head of leading public owned research institution in Tanzania, and are among the few very active crop health scientist (breeders) that the country boasts of. Their story is just a […]
*Tanzania set to become no 1 producer in Africa * East Africa’s most political crop By Anthony Muchoki East African Community (EAC) maize powerhouse, Tanzania has managed to create the right conditions to leapfrog way up as Africa’s topmost corn producer, save for abrupt policy shifts, that stands on the pathway. “Fermenting proper business environment […]
*Model rural village By Anthony Muchoki Tandai Village in Morogoro Rural District is a good case study of a successful rural based farming economy that has led to great transformation characterised by improved livelihood and financial freedom. Located about 45 Kms from Morogoro town, the remote village twin landmark achievements are Kinole (Tandai) Market, often […]
Once upon a time shadows of hopelessness and helplessness deeply engulfed her life. She felt that financial desolation had done her out of a fulfilling and meaningful life. “For years I thought in my lifetime, I would never become financially independent. This started after I dropped out of school in Form II. Farming proved me […]
*High production records, small scale processors on the rise*The crop back at the top as the most important food crop in Zanzibar*Kizimbani variety runaway success By Anthony Muchoki Enjoying the beauty of the bullish cassava plantations at Kizimbani Village, Urban/West Region in Unguja, Zanzibar, it is not easy to see the desolation state that had […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, a significant transformation in the agricultural sector is underway, led by the burgeoning horticulture industry, locally known as ‘Malimbichi’. This transition from subsistence to commercial farming marks a pivotal change for many regions. Stephen Ruvuga, the Executive Director of MVIWATA, captures the essence of this transformation: “It’s great to see horticulture, […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has marked 2016 as a year of significant advancement in agricultural development and agribusiness, as highlighted in their recently released 2016 Annual Report. Promoting SAGCOT Brand and Strengthening Partnerships: SAGCOT has been proactive in promoting its initiatives at key regional and national platforms, […]
The Association of Tanzania Employers (ATE) have told the new government to address policy and law issues that have been triggering the high cost of doing business in country. Calling for open dialogue to address the concerns and seek consensus ATE Executive Director, Dr. Aggrey K. Mlimuka, was categorical that the high cost of doing […]