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Government Pledges Major Agricultural Transformation Through Cutting-Edge Technology and Private Sector Collaboration

September 24, 2024
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Arusha, September 23, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector by enhancing access to modern technologies and fostering closer collaboration with the private sector. This pledge was delivered by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Gerald Mweli, during the official opening of a two-day Post-Harvest Technology and Value…

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Norges Vel Tanzania to Host a Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting Addressing Rice Market Challenges for inclusive rice business in Tanzania

September 18, 2024
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Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations Tanzania. The focus of the event is to address significant challenges in Tanzania’s rice market, bringing together key industry experts, farmers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to discuss how to create a more inclusive rice business…

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Tanzania Secures Groundbreaking Market Access for Avocados in China

September 18, 2024
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Dar es Salaam Tanzania seeks to generate $2 billion annually from avocado In 2015, Tanzanice Co. Ltd. embarked on a mission to showcase Tanzania’s high-quality avocados on the global stage, focusing on the Southern Highlands within the SAGCOT Corridor. This pioneering effort laid the groundwork for Tanzania’s avocado export strategy to European markets. The recent breakthrough by Africado, Rutuba,…

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Minister Bashe: Mzee Shija Irrigation Scheme to Benefit Farmers in Kahama District

September 17, 2024
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By Mnyika Esther On September 15, 2024, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), visited Kahama District in Shinyanga Region, where he inspected the Malenge irrigation project in Isagehe Ward. The project, situated in Malenge village, features a dam with a capacity of 600,000 cubic meters and an investment value of TZS 2.5 billion. The irrigation dam will…

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TAFST Seeks to Forge Collaborative Path with SAGCOT Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing

September 9, 2024
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Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet impactful visit to Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT, at the SAGCOT offices. Accompanied by Mr. Sanjay Seth, a sustainability expert, the trio discussed pressing issues related to sustainability in agriculture, focusing on…

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BBT Ndogowe Farm Impresses Vice President Dr. Mpango

August 23, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – August 22, 2024The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, laid the foundation stone for the construction of various infrastructure projects under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) program at the Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan – Mlazo/Ndogowe irrigation scheme during his visit to Dodoma on August 22, 2024. While laying the…

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AfDB Commits $10 Million to KawiSafi II Fund to Boost Clean Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

August 14, 2024
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Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund, a $200 million venture equity fund dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. This investment, sourced from the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), aims to bridge investment gaps in…

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Hon. David Silinde: Integrated Approach Key to Transformative Agricultural Success

August 12, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative potential of agriculture for Tanzania. He called for a collective, nationwide effort to drive agricultural development. He outlined the government’s ambitious Agenda 10/30 Investment Roadmap aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency and establishing Tanzania as a…

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Nane Nane International Exhibition 2024: SAGCOT Showcases its Agricultural Impact

August 4, 2024
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On August 3, 2024, at the Youth and Women’s Conference during the Nane Nane Exhibition, Tulalumba Mloge (Tula), the executive assistant to the SAGCOT CEO, highlighted the organization’s significant contributions to the development of agriculture in Tanzania. SAGCOT, a public-private partnership, has been at the forefront of advancing agriculture in the southern highlands and now plans to expand its…

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Youth and Women Congress at Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition: SAGCOT CEO Closes Event, Emphasizes Their Role in Agriculture

August 4, 2024
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Dodoma, August 3, 2024 – Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre), concluded the Youth and Women Congress at the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma with a call to action for young people and women involved in agriculture. In his speech, Kirenga recognized the substantial contributions of the moderators and presenters…

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