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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:Tanzania’s Strategy to Boost Agricultural Exports

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is taking decisive steps to enhance the value and volume of its agricultural exports, a move outlined in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture. This initiative is part of a broader effort to expand the country’s economic base and improve the livelihoods of its farmers. In his 2024/2025 budget…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:  Reforming Tanzania’s Cooperative Movements for Agricultural Growth

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is undertaking significant reforms in its cooperative sector, aiming to enhance the commercial viability and management of its agricultural cooperatives. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, these reforms are crucial for improving the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of the national…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Boosting Productivity Through Agricultural Research and Development in Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is making significant strides in agricultural research and development (R&D) with a focused investment in seed research, pest management, and soil health. As outlined by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, in his recent budget speech, these initiatives are crucial for increasing crop productivity and resilience, pivotal for the nation’s food security and economic…

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Empowering the Future: Tanzania’s Focus on Women and Youth in Agriculture

Kilimokwanza.org Team In a robust drive to invigorate its agricultural sector, Tanzania is placing significant emphasis on integrating women and youth into agriculture. This initiative, highlighted in the budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, aims to increase their participation through targeted programs, including land acquisition and management. In his presentation of the 2024/2025 agricultural…

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TZ 2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Technology and Innovation, Leap into Modern Farming

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a move to modernize its agriculture, Tanzania is embracing technological advancements and mechanization. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, the government’s strategic plan to introduce advanced agricultural technologies and establish mechanization centers across the country marks a transformative era for Tanzanian agriculture. During his budget address…

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Hon Hussein Bashe: “I urge our development partners to prepare to sign the compact, aligning their support with our strategic focus areas”

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania is setting a new paradigm in agricultural investment, earmarking a significant portion of its resources to transform its agricultural landscape. The budget speech (02/05/2024) by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, outlines a strategic allocation of investments that underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. In his 2024/2025 budget presentation, Minister…

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Tanzanian Minister Unveils 2024/2025 Budget, Calls for Strategic Investment Allocation

Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Dodoma, Tanzania In a detailed parliamentary address on May 2, 2024, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, presented the Ministry’s budget estimates for the fiscal year 2024/2025. The session was marked by the Minister’s comprehensive acknowledgment of the international and domestic organizations that have bolstered Tanzania’s agricultural sector. During his speech,…

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BBT Program Beneficiary Opens Second Farm

Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has opened another seedling farm in Kilindi District, Kikunde Village, Tanga region. Ms. Aloyce is among over 120 youths who have benefited from the BBT Program. She started by opening her first farm in Dumila, Morogoro…

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Cropland Can Support High Bird Diversity in Heterogeneous Rural Tropical Landscapes

Juma M Msafiri Nestled in southern-central Tanzania, the Kilombero Valley offers a unique perspective on the intersection of agriculture and biodiversity. This fertile valley, defined by the Udzungwa and Nyerere National Parks on its flanks, is a critical part of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGOT). Recent research conducted here reveals intriguing dynamics between land use and…

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Agriculture Growth Corridors of Tanzania on the Horizon: SAGCOT to Broaden Operations as Directed by Agriculture Minister

Kilimokwanza.org reporter In a strategic move poised to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) convened a high-level meeting on April 19, 2024, at Morena Hotel in Dodoma. The conference, graced by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), focused on expanding SAGCOT’s operations into new agricultural regions across Tanzania, enhancing the sector’s…

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