Mbeya TANZANIA — President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has lauded the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for its exceptional implementation of the Flagship Program “Build a Better Tomorrow” (BBT – LIFE). She emphasized the importance of this initiative for the youth involved, urging them to seize this significant opportunity. The commendation came…
Rwanda is making significant progress in reducing post-harvest losses for major grain crops, according to Dr. Patrick Karangwa, Director General of Agriculture Modernization. However, the country continues to face substantial losses for perishable crops, underscoring the need for additional focus and interventions. He noted a study shared during a training workshop on circular food systems, highlighting that post-harvest losses…
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa has called on the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government in Tanzania (PO-RALG) known as TAMISEMI in Kiswahili, to optimize budget guidelines and reallocate the nation’s domestic income derived from agriculture. This move seeks to reinvest 20% of the income from agriculture, livestock, and fishing into these sectors, aiding the farmers and…
AGRA, through its Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), has released the names of the top 15 contenders for 2023. These extraordinary women, hailing from a pool of 1,340 applicants from 42 African nations, have shown exceptional innovation and progress within the agri-food systems of the continent. These top 15 contenders come from an assorted group of highly…
Mtowisa, Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, Tanzania – Amid the stunning vistas of Tanzania’s Rukwa Region, in the small farming town of Mtowisa, Ismahili Mnyepa, a local farmer, is sounding an alarm. With crop yields decreasing and the visible deterioration of local farmlands, Mnyepa is asking for immediate government intervention in the form of agricultural expertise and subsidized fertilizer. “We used…
Tanzania’s government has reasserted its unwavering commitment to bolstering the nation’s food systems and agriculture, focusing on smallholder farmers, the backbone of the nation’s agricultural sector. Permanent Secretary Gerald Mweli revealed this at AGRA’s strategic five-year plan unveiling. The government has demonstrated unparalleled commitment, tripling the agricultural budget from 298 billion to 970 billion. This indicates the nation’s determination…
Mbeya, Tanzania, August 3, 2023 – Tanzanian Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, called for simplifying access to capital for farmers and livestock keepers during a visit to the National Nane Nane Exhibition. He instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Fisheries to provide easy-to-understand information on capital availability and inputs. While inspecting exhibition stands at the John Mwakangale grounds,…
In an address at the United Nations Food Systems Summit 2023, Agnes Kalibata, the president of the AGRA, highlighted the critical need for substantial investment in transforming Africa’s food systems. Kalibata’s speech underscored the dire consequences of underinvestment in this sector, which continues to plague African nations with escalating hunger and poverty. Kalibata pointed out a stark disparity in…
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango, has condemned the land invasion trend and changed the land use specifically reserved for Agricultural Research. The Vice President issued these directives today, on August 1, 2023, while opening the National Nane Nane Exhibitions taking place at the John Mwakangale grounds in Mbeya Region. He…
Dodoma, July 28, 2023 – A research conducted by the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) has uncovered a wealth of mineral resources in the Dodoma Region, surpassing other regions in the country. Various mineral studies carried out by the GST and presented in the newly released book titled “Madini Yapatikanayo Tanzania” (Minerals Available in Tanzania) have shed light on…