African Agriculture and Food Systems
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By Jennifer Baarn About 35 years ago, the world witnessed pivotal events that propelled climate change to the forefront of the global agenda. Since…
By Sifa Lubasi More than 25,000 farmers in the Dodoma, Morogoro, and Singida regions will receive education on producing quality millet and peanut seeds…
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, and Livestock of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ) has expressed its commitment to continue collaborating with…
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Tanzania branch, is gearing up to aid the government in boosting its capacity to be the first to…
Mr. Rashid Omar Mbuguni, a luminary in scholarly, revolutionary, and business circles of Tanzania, has departed from this life. His legacy weaves through the…
In a groundbreaking endeavour to revolutionize oil palm farming, the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute for…
The government is planning to formalize crop trade and simplify the tracking of food information nationwide, aiming to safeguard farmers and traders and facilitate…
In a recent plan to boost agricultural production, the government has committed to investing further resources in constructing irrigation infrastructure. This was disclosed by…
The Driving Forces Behind AGRA Tanzania 2023-2027 Strategy By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is at a critical juncture in an era of robust economic growth…
Standard Chartered Bank’s recent announcement to divest its Consumer, Private & Business Banking (CPBB) operations in Tanzania to Access Bank Plc reveals much about…
Herman Kasekende, CEO, Tanzania, Standard Chartered
In Njombe, Tanzania, an unassuming revolution is reshaping the local agricultural landscape. At its helm are tenacious entrepreneurs, including Lucy Yona, the 62-year-old dynamo…
A concerted effort from Morogoro Regional Commissioner’s office, SAGCOT, Shambadunia, and other key stakeholders has given rise to an impactful annual event series dedicated…
The Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T, and OCP Africa have introduced a specialized fertilizer…
Farmers of sesame seeds in Tunduru district have earned 17 billion shillings after selling 4,641 metric tons of raw sesame seeds through six auctions…
DODOMA, July 12th, 2023 – In a push towards transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector, AGRA ((Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) has unveiled a strategic five-year…
Dr. Vincent Aduramigba Modupe, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, is a staunch advocate for building stronger bridges…
*Credits the transformation to AGRA-backed rice initiative *Assurance of improved seeds availability is still a challenge *From 12 bags to 28 bags per acre…
By Anthony Muchoki AGRA (Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems in Africa), formerly known as the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, will release…
By Erick Toroka Tanzania, the East African nation, is renowned for its verdant landscapes, teeming with diverse flora and fauna. But it’s not just…
To streamline agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning…
Dar es Salaam, July 7, 2023 – Kilimokwanza.org Team At the bustling 47th International Trade Fair in Mwalimu Nyerere Grounds, a vision for transforming…
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Mumbai: FarmERP, a leading provider of ERP-based farm management platforms, has announced a significant enhancement to its Agritech platform by offering support for eight…