Kigali, Rwanda – The Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management (COEB) at the University of Rwanda proudly announces that its Director, Prof. Beth A. Kaplin, has been honored with the prestigious Frankfurt Conservation Award presented by the Bruno H. Schubert Foundation. The Frankfurt Conservation Awards, established by the foundation, are bestowed in three categories to individuals…

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Tanga, Tanzania – In a monumental push to revitalize Tanzania’s fishing sector, the Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, presented a fleet of 14 modern fishing boats to local fishermen in Tanga, with a significant investment valued at Tsh. 1.2 billion as promised by President Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. This generous provision, made in a ceremony…

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As the skies open up, unleashing a torrent of El Niño-induced rainfall, Kenya finds itself amidst a meteorological crisis that is both a curse and a blessing. The Kenya Meteorological Department’s forecasts paint a somber picture of continuous rains expected to drench the nation until January 2024. This prolonged period of rainfall has triggered extensive flooding and devastating landslides,…

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Kilimo Kwanza Prairie View A&M University, a beacon of agricultural excellence in the heart of Texas, has taken a bold step into the future of farming by integrating FarmERP’s advanced digital farming technology into its curriculum and farm management practices. The College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (CAFNR) at Prairie View A&M will be the nucleus of this…

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Tanzania’s agricultural sector is a vital component of the nation’s economy, providing livelihoods to millions of its citizens. To further strengthen and develop this critical sector, a collaborative effort known as the Tanzania Agri-Inputs Platform has emerged as a driving force, bringing together various stakeholders from the public and private sectors. This platform aims to facilitate the growth and…

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Kilimokwanza.org Reporter “Our efforts are intertwined with a commitment to creating a food future that is not only sustainable but nourishes and empowers empowers all communities,” Jeremiah Rogito, a Food and Land Use Coalition Specialist at AGRA, has said. Sharing insights during a pivotal event held on November 2nd, 2023 convened by AGRA, brought together partners of The Food…

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The critical importance of addressing the transformation of food systems at the national level, cannot be gainsaid, according to Assan Ng’ombe, a Resilience Specialist at AGRA. Despite significant efforts, food systems worldwide are still falling short in meeting the developmental needs of populations, leading to increased hunger globally. Ng’ombe emphasized the urgency of transforming food systems to align with…

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Kilimokwanza.org reporter No country can afford to ignore the critical need for adaptation and transformation in addressing food systems globally,” Cecil Haverkamp, Director of the FELD Programme and Co-Director of the Food/Land Team at the secretariat of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global initiative for the United Nations, has said. He delivered this message during an event convened…

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The government of Tanzania is ramping up its efforts to achieve seed self-sufficiency by 2030 for all farmers in the country. These efforts include the establishment of major irrigation schemes to boost seed production. One such irrigation scheme is the ‘Samia Block Farm’ located in Nzega District, Tabora Region. This project will utilize advanced irrigation techniques, including an automated…

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