Kano, Nigeria – The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) today. With generous funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the initiative has secured a whopping CAN $15.7 million to bring transformative changes to Kano State’s agricultural scenario. Aimed at revolutionizing women’s role in agricultural value chains like maize, rice, soya…
SINGIDA – In a significant move towards bolstering the livestock sector in the region, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has unveiled plans to establish ten (10) new cattle dips in Singida North. The announcement was made during a special address by Minister Ulega at the reception of the President of the United Republic of Tanzania,…
Through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the government has communicated its ongoing dialogues with stakeholders in the livestock sector. The goal is to explore optimal ways of collaborating with youths involved in the BBT-LIFE program, enhancing livestock quality, and channeling them to international markets. This commitment was articulated by the Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock…
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has urged the Board of Directors of the National Ranching Company (NARCO) and the Advisory Board of the Livestock Training Agency (LITA) to have a joint strategy to prepare youth to be entrepreneurs in the livestock sector through the flagship program BBT Livestock. Minister Ulega gave these directives while inaugurating…
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF) has once again emphasized the significant role smallholder farmers play in bolstering global food systems. Through a statement on their official social media handle, the federation underscored the need to empower these farmers with knowledge and skills, advocating for a shift to climate-smart agricultural practices. The tweet read, “Smallholder farmers…
October 9, 2023 In an effort to ensure the efficient cultivation of tea in Tanzania and its significant contribution to the national income, the Tanzania Tea Board launched the Kilolo Tea Company Board on October 9 in Iringa. The newly established board will oversee the development of the tea industry in the Kilolo District of Iringa. Mary Kipeja, the…
For detailed insights, personal narratives, expert interviews, and more on this critical issue and others that shape the African agricultural landscape, delve deeper into Kilimokwanza.org. Together, let’s navigate the complexities and celebrate the triumphs of Africa’s agrarian journey. NAIROBI. As the sun sets over the vast Kenyan savannah, pastoralist communities gather their herds, preparing for another evening under the…
NAIROBI: Kenya has witnessed an encouraging agricultural surge, driving significant economic expansion in the second quarter. However, with threats from livestock diseases looming large, the meat sector’s anticipated growth may be in jeopardy. As per the latest report from the African Union-Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), an illness has affected a vast area of roughly 10 million…
In an era where digital technologies permeate every aspect of our lives, the importance of soil – the very foundation of our food system – has gained newfound emphasis. CABI, an international not-for-profit organization, has initiated a comprehensive review of national Soil Information Systems (SIS) across ten countries to revolutionize the way we access, understand, and use soil data….
Nairobi, Kenya – A new landmark partnership is poised to greatly benefit Kenyan livestock farmers. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Kenya, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development, has unveiled a strategic alliance geared towards enhancing the quality and availability of livestock feeds in the country. The move is intended to stimulate a market-driven,…