African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
kilimokwanza.org Team Sugar, an indispensable component in numerous households and integral to various industries, has observed its price steadily increase in recent months. This trend raises concerns about affordability and potential implications for food security across the globe. While not reaching historical peaks, the current rate hovers at approximately twenty-two point three two cents per […]
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Various stakeholders from the agricultural, livestock, and fisheries sectors have commended the implementation of the Build Better Tomorrow (BBT) initiative as a means to uplift these sectors through youth involvement. Speaking to our correspondent in Njombe region, avocado farmer Ferdinand Kivua expressed his satisfaction, stating that the government, through the ministries of agriculture, […]
Tanzania In a bid to enhance the production, processing, and marketing of cloves, stakeholders in agriculture have been urged to harness the potential of the spice to significantly contribute to the economy. Cloves can generate up to 1.8 billion Tanzanian Shillings in revenue annually for a single district, thus uplifting the economic status. These sentiments […]
Oslo, Norway, February 15, 2024 – President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has urged African nations to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices to address the challenge of feeding the continent’s rapidly expanding population. Speaking at the Climate and Food Security meeting during her two-day State Visit to Norway, President Samia emphasized the need […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team At the Africa@COP28 conference, Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the visionary CEO of the SAGCOT Centre Limited, shared transformative insights with the African Development Bank (AfDB). Mr. Kirenga’s discourse outlined a stark contrast in productivity, noting that while regional farmers typically yield below 3 tons per hectare, there’s evidence of a paradigm shift. Through enhanced […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a bold move to streamline the flow of information and ensure the accuracy of agricultural data, the Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has issued a stern directive to all stakeholders within the agricultural sector, including private entities. Dated January 2, 2024, the directive, as laid out in a letter addressed to the […]
Nairobi: The prestigious Africa Food Prize has officially commenced its nomination process for the 2024 edition, marking a pivotal moment for the agricultural and food systems sectors across the African continent. This distinguished award, accompanied by a monetary reward of US$100,000, is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant […]