Tanzania is confronting one of its most pressing challenges – food loss and waste, with “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative which was announced on August 8, 2023. The nation has sets its sights on transforming its agricultural landscape. This ambitious five-year project, backed by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and…
– AGRA marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a vibrant ceremony at the Chida Events Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event paid homage to pioneering women across Nigeria and the continent who are leading the way in inclusive agricultural transformation. Aligning with the United Nations’ theme for International Women’s Day, AGRA gathered…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Embassy of Italy in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, extends an exclusive invitation to Tanzanian enterprises for a unique opportunity to engage in business-to-business (B2B) meetings. This event is set to bridge the gap between Tanzanian companies and leading Italian counterparts specializing in agricultural and irrigation machinery. Scheduled for Monday,…
Washington, D.C., March 5, 2024 – In a significant move towards promoting fairness and competition within the agriculture sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act aimed at enhancing market integrity and ensuring equitable access to economic opportunities for growers and producers. This initiative, titled “Inclusive Competition and Market…
Geoffrey Kirenga During his presidency from 1985 to 1995, the late President Ali Hassan Mwinyi implemented significant policies to support the agricultural sector in Tanzania. Mwinyi, whose life spanned from May 8, 1925, to February 29, 2024, left a lasting legacy in the nation’s agricultural development. His leadership played a crucial role in transitioning Tanzania from socialism to a…
Kilimokwanza.org Team On a bright day in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a gathering of minds and hearts took place, marking a significant moment in the journey towards sustainable development in one of Africa’s most vibrant landscapes. The Development Corridors Partnership (DCP) Dissemination Workshop, held in collaboration with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre Ltd on 18…
By Anthony Mwangi, Kenya News Agency Farmers in Nyandarua North have been urged to venture into poultry and pomegranate farming to combat climate change challenges while simultaneously improving nutrition. Speaking during a demonstration farm tour in Nyandarua North Sub County, CARE-USA Vice President, Food and Water System Unit, Juan Echanove, said that to boost farmers’ livelihoods and promote commercial…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Poultry Farming Seminar Announced for Dar es Salaam and the Coast Region To boost the poultry industry, Silverlands Tanzania Limited is hosting a comprehensive seminar focusing on improving poultry farming practices in Dar es Salaam and the Coast Region. This pivotal event is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Rombo Green View Hotel in Dar…
On February 24, 2024, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) was directed to expedite its research activities to meet the needs of farmers, thereby enhancing productivity across the entire agricultural sector. This call was made on February 23, 2024, by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), during his visit to the TARI Ilonga Research Station located…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho In January 2024, the carrot market in Nyandira, situated in the heart of Mgeta within Mvomero district, Morogoro region, showcased carrots fetching between TZS 2,000 and 2,200 per kilogram. Fast forward to February 2024, a stark contrast emerges as prices plummet to a mere TZS 700 to 800 per kilogram. Given the substantial investment funnelled into…