Agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure are among the top investment opportunities in East Africa, according to EABC
The East African region is ripe with potential investment opportunities. The East African Business Council’s recent presentation at the Lohana International Business Forum shed light...
ESAFF Summit Urges EAC Member States to Prioritize Agricultural Investment to Combat Food Insecurity
The Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to increase their agricultural budgets to...
National Irrigation Commission awards TZS 41 billion contracts for 4 irrigation projects
Tanzania The National Irrigation Commission has taken a step towards ensuring food security and increasing agricultural productivity in Tanzania by signing contracts with four contractors...
Membe Water Dam Set to Boost Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector with 8,000 Hectares of Irrigated Farmland
Chato, Tanzanaia National Irrigation Commission’s (NIRC) ambitious project to construct the Membe Water Dam in Chamwino district is progressing rapidly, reaching an impressive 45.83% completion...
Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Opens Application Process for Third Cohort
The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an initiative of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), is now accepting applications for...
President Samia Suluhu Hassan Launches Large-Scale Farming Program for Youth and Warns Against Misuse of Agriculture Funds
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that the government will fulfil its promise to enable young people to engage in commercial farming through the large-scale...
Enriching seed systems: IRRI-Africa collaborates with partners to enhance rice seed production in Tanzania
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, 28th February – 02 March 2023 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office successfully completed three-day quality seed production training to accelerate...
Tanzania aims to become a major player in the global cassava market
Tanzania launched its National Cassava Development Strategy (NCDS) 2020-2030, a comprehensive plan to increase cassava production, improve the cassava value chain, and enhance food security....
Tanzania President Launches Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, Calls for Inclusion of Youth and Women as Critical Drivers of Africa’s Food Systems Agenda
Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, the premier platform for advancing the agriculture...
AGRA Board Chair Urges Tanzania to Enhance Local Seed Production Capacity
Strengthening local private sector companies in seed production, fostering public-private partnerships, and increasing the use of improved seed varieties are critical steps towards achieving food...