African Agriculture and Food Systems
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has engaged in strategic talks with the Director-General for Maritime…
Tanga, Tanzania – In a monumental push to revitalize Tanzania’s fishing sector, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, presented a fleet…
As the skies open up, unleashing a torrent of El Niño-induced rainfall, Kenya finds itself amidst a meteorological crisis that is both a curse…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 7, 2023 – CRDB Bank’s Kijani Bond, the first green bond to be issued in Tanzania, has been…
Kilimo Kwanza Prairie View A&M University, a beacon of agricultural excellence in the heart of Texas, has taken a bold step into the future…
By focusing on long-term environmental health and the economic viability of farms, TechnoServe has outlined five critical success factors to achieve transformation at scale,…
Tanzania’s agricultural sector is a vital component of the nation’s economy, providing livelihoods to millions of its citizens. To further strengthen and develop this…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter “Our efforts are intertwined with a commitment to creating a food future that is not only sustainable but nourishes and empowers empowers…
The critical importance of addressing the transformation of food systems at the national level, cannot be gainsaid, according to Assan Ng’ombe, a Resilience Specialist…
Kilimokwanza.org reporter No country can afford to ignore the critical need for adaptation and transformation in addressing food systems globally,” Cecil Haverkamp, Director of…
Regional and Continental Trade Pacts Open the Door to Free Trade in Food and Farm Goods Tema, Ghana – The 10th Annual Borderless Conference,…
In Arusha, Tanzania, lies a hidden gem that plays a crucial role in ensuring the nation’s food security and agricultural development – the National…
The government of Tanzania is ramping up its efforts to achieve seed self-sufficiency by 2030 for all farmers in the country. These efforts include…
In a significant development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Director of the Tanzania Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), Ms. Irene Madeje Mlola,…
Nairobi, Kenya The coalition of food and land use stakeholders (FOLU) has come together to address the urgent challenges of food and nutrition insecurity,…
Nairobi, Kenya – Amidst the Bustling Markets In Nairobi, the vibrant colors of fresh produce at a local market often hide a troubling trend.…
NANDI, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 – In an event marked by hope and determination, The Nature Conservancy, alongside a coalition of partners, has launched a…
Mr. J owns a farm in Taveta and is interested in cultivating green grams, specifically the ‘Ndengu Tosha’ variety. He is seeking technical advice…
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From Soil to Social Media, Dusabimana Advocates for Agro-Innovation and Youth Involvement in Farming Kigali, Rwanda – Rwandan agricultural consultant and content creator is…
Momba, Tanzania – The Momba District Council has embarked on an ambitious drive to educate and encourage residents, especially youths, to cultivate sesame (ufuta)…
In a bold statement at the Conference on African Agriculture (CAADP19), Daniel Njiwa, Head of Regional Food Trade at AGRA, underscored the crucial role…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) through its Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) has officially announced the closing of the avocado harvesting…
Des Moines, Iowa, 30-Oct-2023 – African Development Bank (AfDB) President, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, urged global investors not to miss out on the continent’s booming…