By Charles Mwangi A promising initiative to transform rice production across East and Southern Africa (ESA) kicked off on August 28, 2023, as Mr. Gerald Mweli, the Permanent Secretary of the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, inaugurated the annual Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Partners’ Meeting. This three-day event gathers experts, scientists, and stakeholders from 11 nations in the ESA region,…

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DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA) has forecasted above-average to average rainfall for the upcoming October to December season, attributing the weather pattern to the El-Nino rains. Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a, Acting Director-General of TMA, revealed this prediction for regions that typically experience two rainy seasons in a year. He stated that even though the El-Nino phenomenon…

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Within Tanzania’s expansive agricultural tapestry, the Bugwema Valley of Musoma Rural has often been a whisper amidst roaring tales. Yet, its silence is about to be broken, and in a big way, thanks to Her Excellency, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan. It was on the memorable day of February 6th, 2022, when the president, marking the inauguration of the…

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Friday, August 18th, 2023In a significant development for Kenya’s agricultural sector, the government alongside agriculture stakeholders have strongly recommended the utilization of lime, organic materials, and phosphates, combined with the judicious application of fertilizers to address the issue of high soil acidity in various parts of the country. The recommendation came during the unveiling of a crucial report titled…

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