African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Mbeya, Tanzania – With just a few days remaining until the commencement of the AGFT 2023 Summit, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stakeholders to register and participate in the upcoming event. The AGRF Summit, scheduled for September 5th to 8th, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, is a three-day gathering to foster discussions and […]
By: Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has lauded the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for its commitment to enhancing youth employment opportunities through the Livestock and Fisheries sectors. Speaking after a visit to the Ministry’s pavilions showcasing the progress of […]
In a bold move to safeguard Kenya’s vital rice industry, Kenya has unveiled a groundbreaking pilot control operation targeting the invasive apple snail population. The initiative was inaugurated at the Mwea Rice Scheme in Kirinyaga County by Permanent Secretary Kello Harsama, head of the State Department for Crop Development within the Ministry of Agriculture and […]
By Anthony Muchoki He is humble yet carries a professional pedigree that reverberates in global climate change and agricultural leadership corridors. Meet Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the Managing Director of Africa Food Systems Forum (AGRF), headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. In his own words, AGRF’s work reflects a vision that he deeply cares about fostering sustainable […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has illuminated the remarkable strides made by the Youth Initiative For Agribusiness (BBT-YIA), an ambitious government initiative designed to empower Tanzanian youth in agriculture. This visionary program, encompassing land allocation, integrated farming systems, and substantial financial support, aims to cultivate a new generation of agribusiness entrepreneurs and pave the […]