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Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Sweetening the Deal? Global Sugar Prices on the Rise, But Relief May Be on the Horizon

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 pound, indicating a significant…

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SAGCOT: Youth-Led Agricultural BBT Initiative Praised for Transforming Tanzania’s Farming Sector

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, livestock, and fisheries, has…

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Ministry of Agriculture to Distribute 200,000 Clove Seedlings to Farmers in Morogoro

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 were expressed by the…

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Tanzanian President Calls for Climate-Smart Agriculture Across Africa

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 for collaborative efforts and…

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Kirenga’s Clarion Call: Doubling Yields, Empowering Farmers, and Rejuvenating Tanzania’s Agriculture

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 methods and technologies, yields…

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Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture Clamps Down on Unofficial Agricultural Data

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 Chairman of the Tanzania…

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Africa Food Prize 2024 Call for Nominations Now Open

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 contributions to enhancing food…

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Tanzania and Norway Ink Key Agreement to Boost Soil Health and Climate Resilience

Kilimokwanza.org Team The recent signing of a Collaboration Agreement between the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) marks a pivotal moment in the international effort to address the dual challenges of climate change and food security. This partnership, endorsed and celebrated in the environmentally conscious setting of the Climate House in Oslo,…

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Tanzania & Norway Forge Ahead with a Groundbreaking Agriculture and Food Security Partnership

Tanzania and Norway Embark on a Pioneering Partnership for Agriculture and Food Security On February 14, 2024, a landmark ceremony held in Oslo, Norway, at the Climate House, Garden Avenue, became the setting for a historic event in the annals of international cooperation. Tanzania and Norway, celebrating six decades of diplomatic ties, took a monumental step forward by signing…

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Tanzania to Elevate Pyrethrum Production

Dodoma, Tanzania – In an ambitious effort to revitalize the Pyrethrum industry, Tanzania has set its sights on enhancing Pyrethrumon cultivation, a crucial cotton variety, as part of its broader agricultural development strategy. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, highlighted the government’s commitment during a parliamentary session in Dodoma on February 15, 2024. This initiative not only aims…

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