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Charles Makongoro Nyerere Commends President Samia Suluhu’s Agricultural Boost in Rukwa Region

Charles Makongoro Nyerere, the Regional Commissioner of Rukwa, has lauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her transformative initiatives aimed at revitalizing the agricultural landscape in the Rukwa region of Tanzania. Nyerere’s commendation is a testimony to these measures’ positive impact on local farmers and their livelihoods. Among the initiatives Nyerere extolled, the fertilizer subsidy program has dramatically alleviated the…

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Tanzania Launches Fertilizer Subsidy Program and Agriculture Innovation Center at Nanenane Exhibition

In a significant move to boost Tanzania’s agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Fertilizer Subsidy Program. He unveiled plans for an innovative Agriculture Innovation Center at the annual Nanenane Exhibition in the Mbeya region. Addressing the gathering at the exhibition, Hussein Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, revealed the details of the newly introduced fertilizer subsidy program. “Honorable…

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Tanzanian Government to Drill Wells for Low-Income Farmers, Aiming to Transform Agriculture and Alleviate Poverty

Raymond Mndolwa

Mbeya, Tanzania — In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize agriculture and uplift low-income farmers, the Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to drill wells across all 184 councils in the country. Spearheaded by the National Irrigation Commission, this initiative is poised to reshape the lives of 27,600 farmers by providing them with essential resources for efficient and year-round…

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President Ruto’s Bold Pledge: Cheaper Loans to Revolutionize Kenyan Agriculture

In a major development that promises to reshape Kenya’s agricultural landscape, President Ruto has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide farmers with more affordable loans. Addressing a spirited crowd at a rally in Nakuru, Ruto announced an allocation of 10 billion shillings to bolster the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC), paving the way for significantly reduced interest rates capped at…

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Tanzania’s Thrust Towards Livestock and Fisheries Investment Flourishes Ahead of Prestigious AGRF Summit

Tanzania is set to make a resounding mark on the global stage as it ramps up efforts to attract substantial investment in its burgeoning livestock and fishery sectors. The spotlight now falls on the eagerly anticipated Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF), a paramount occasion poised to harness the collective wisdom of luminaries, visionaries, and stakeholders from across the African…

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Minister Urges Livestock and Fishery Stakeholders to Register for Upcoming Summit

In a resounding call for unity and progress, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega, has extended a fervent invitation to industry players, urging them to actively engage in Africa’s Food Systems Forum scheduled for this September in the vibrant city of Dar es Salaam. The event has garnered significant attention as Minister Ulega orchestrates a dynamic campaign to…

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Kagame Says Unleashing Agricultural Potential Essential for Africa’s Economic Prosperity

Kigali, Rwanda -“Agriculture is a critical driver of Africa’s economic growth. But we have not yet unlocked its full potential,” in a powerful address at the graduation ceremony of the Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA), President Paul Kagame has said. He issued a rallying cry to the nation’s young graduates, urging them to harness the untapped potential of…

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Tanzania Launches Bold Initiative: Harnessing Lake Water for Agricultural Transformation

Tanzania’s National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) will start harnessing water resources from Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa for agricultural irrigation. President Samia highlighted this initiative during the culmination of the Farmers’ Day (Nanenane) celebrations, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to explore the use of lake water to enable farmers to achieve two harvests annually. President Samia emphasized the significance of…

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Daan Wensing: IDH will proudly showcase FarmFit at AGRF Summit

Kilimokwanza.org correspondent IDH, a prominent sustainable trade initiative, is gearing up to play a significant role in the upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF Summit) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from September 5 to 8, 2023. The CEO of IDH, Daan Wensing, will take center stage as a distinguished panelist during the AGRF Summit’s Closing Ceremony. His…

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Mr. Amath Pathé Sene: Preparations for the highly anticipated Africa Food Systems Forum are in full swing.

As Tanzania preps for the upcoming and much-awaited Africa Food Systems Forum’s 2023 Summit, slated for September 3rd-8th, Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the forum’s Managing Director, outlines the extensive planning and groundbreaking vision behind the efforts to make this convention a pivotal moment in worldwide agriculture. “On behalf of the Africa Food System Forum Secretariat, our strategic partner AGRA,…

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