December 7, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Rwanda’s food systems landscape is brimming with potential, even in the face of limited natural resources. This is largely attributable to the Rwandan Government’s steadfast commitment to escalating the development of its agricultural sector,” asserts Alphonsine Vedasto Mutako. With a deep-seated interest in agricultural development, she keenly observes the vast possibilities and obstacles that pervade […]
December 7, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has released its 2019 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. The report details significant financial investments, policy reforms, and the adoption of sustainable practices, underlining SAGCOT’s commitment to revolutionizing agriculture in the region. Key Financial Achievements: […]
December 7, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In a stride towards bolstering international investments, Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, actively participated in an investment-focused meeting organized by the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) at the Food Systems Pavilion during the COP28 climate change conference on December 5, 2023. Welcoming Global Investors Speaking from the Tanzanian […]
December 7, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
In a crucial session at COP28 focused on the resilience of small-scale farmers amid the climate crisis, Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture Abdallah Ulega provided profound insights into the challenges and strategies for sustaining agriculture in vulnerable regions. In the Food Systems Pavilion session, experts and stakeholders gathered to address one of the most pressing challenges […]
December 5, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
*AGRA Chair Voices Support for Tanzania’s Green Growth Agenda By Anthony Muchoki President Samia Suluhu Hassan has articulated a clear vision for Tanzania, aiming to establish it as a top food producer in Eastern and Central Africa by 2030. She emphasized the importance of global support in addressing Tanzania’s climate change and sustainable development challenges. […]
December 5, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Tanzania High-Level Side Event COP28 Dubai: A March Towards Green Growth and Agricultural Transformation By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is actively seeking support and co-financing for an ambitious seven-year, $1.8 billion project, as emerged at a high-level side event at COP28 in Dubai, focused on exploring agricultural opportunities for green growth and transformation within the country. […]
December 5, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
*Featuring Contributions from TADB CEO and AGRA Tanzania Director Hon. Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, engaged in strategic discussions with Martien van Nieuwkoop, the Global Director of Agriculture and Food Global Practice at the World Bank, at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in […]
December 4, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Team In the lush expanses of Mababu Village, Geoffrey Kirenga, the dynamic CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., unveiled the often-overlooked journey of cocoa during a compelling field visit. “This is more than a cocoa pod; it’s the beginning of the chocolate journey,” Kirenga explained, gesturing towards a cocoa tree. His message was potent and […]
December 4, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Dubai, UAE – December 3, 2023 – In a significant bilateral meeting alongside the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, participated in discussions regarding the financing of the Songwe Dam project, a collaborative venture between Tanzania and Malawi. The meeting, jointly organized […]
December 4, 2023
by Kilimokwanza
Dubai, UAE – December 4, 2023 At the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, held productive discussions with Dr. Essam Yassin Mohammed, the Director-General of WorldFish, an international organization headquartered in Malaysia. During their meeting in Dubai, Minister Ulega expressed Tanzania’s keen interest in collaborating with […]