PABRA Targets 30% Reduction in Bean Cooking Time, Projecting $1.5 Billion Annual Savings for Consumers
Beans, packed with minerals and fiber, have long sustained Africans with essential protein and offered farmers significant revenue. However, the looming threat of climate change...
Hon. Tuya & Dr. Kalibata: The Nexus of Climate Change, Food Systems, and Economic Evolution in Africa
Hon. Soipan Tuya, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Kenya; and Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA, have jointly penned...
Tanzanians Encouraged to Prioritize Local Products: A Call for Economic Prosperity and Health
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In an effort to stimulate economic growth and safeguard consumer health, Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade, Exaud Kigahe,...
Strengthening Agricultural Ties: Kenya and the United States Explore Livestock Partnerships
In an effort to bolster Kenya’s agricultural sector and promote economic growth, Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary of State Department of Livestock Development in Kenya recently...
Ghana Genebank Becomes 100th Depositor to Safeguard Food Crops in the Seed Vault
In a significant milestone for global food security, Ghana has become the 100th depositor to safeguard its precious seed collections in the renowned Svalbard Global...
EU Pledges €212.5 Million for Seven Vital Sectors in Africa
by Kilimokwanza Correspondent In a groundbreaking move, the European Union (EU) has given a €212.5 million boost to Africa, with seven sectors being earmarked for...
AGRF 2023: Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Bashe, Promises 5,000 Acres of Land to Poultry Entrepreneur Elizabeth Swai for Feed Production
By Elizabeth Shumbusho A groundbreaking announcement emerged from the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 in Tanzania as Hon Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, pledged 5,000...
Tanzania Sees Mixed Trends in Food Commodity Prices Following Recent Harvest
TANZANIA – The Tanzanian food commodity market is displaying varied price shifts. Recent months have predominantly shown a drop in prices, a trend linked to...
Kenyan Ministry Announces Fertilizer Subsidy for Over Half a Million Smallholder Tea Farmers
Nairobi — In a move set to benefit over 650,000 smallholder tea farmers, Kenya’s Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (MALD) declared a subsidy for...
Tanzania Port Authority and DP World Sign Landmark Investment Agreements for Dar es Salaam Port
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a historical and transformative move, the Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) has signed three distinct investment and operational contracts for...