African Agriculture and Food Systems
Malawi launches Agribusiness Deal Room ahead of the 2022 AGRF in Rwanda The launch was led by the Minister for Agriculture, Lobin Lowe, MP and AGRA Board Chair, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn 65 guests attended physically, against the 40 that had been expected; a further 93 participated virtually LILONGWE, Malawi: August 10, 2022 – Stakeholders in Malawi’s […]
Dar es Salaam, 07/08/2022 Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed agriculture at the top of the agenda, thus it’s paramount for the ongoing efforts toward the implementation of the Tanzania Agro-industries Development Flagship (TAIDF) to be hastened, according to Dr Barney Laseko, a policy Implementation consultant. TAIDF is a Government […]
By Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com An international team of researchers have created an innovative, high-resolution Soil Information System for the continent of Africa. The system allows for detailed mapping of soil nutrients and properties at a 30m spatial resolution, providing invaluable data for sustainable agriculture, environmental programs, and the formulation of soil and fertilizer policies. This monumental achievement […]
H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn was in Zambia on a three-day visit that saw him attend the fourth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms H.E. Dessalegn met with H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema, Hon. Agriculture Minister Mtolo Phiri, and COMESA leaders LUSAKA, Zambia: July 21, 2022 – Former Ethiopia Prime Minister, and Board […]
Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first summit to enhance cooperation on agrifood issues The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa Rica, will outline the role of Africa and the Americas in global food and environmental security. It will provide opportunities for bi-regional cooperation in science, technology and […]
Dar es Salaam, 25, July 2022 Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Water.org have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with nine financial institutions which have committed to start offering credit services for water supply and sanitation services in an initiative known as Water Credit Adoption Program (WCAD). The nine institutions will lead in reducing […]
In attempts to extend ties with TARI, a delegation from Syngenta and MW Rice Millers LTD led by Mr. Pete Vael, Head of the Syngenta Crop Protection Business and Industrial Sales in Sub Saharan Africa stops over at TARI Dakawa on the 12th May 2022. The trip is, in a way, intended to share information […]
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Mashimba Ndaki, has said that the upcoming construction of the fishing port in Kilwa District, Lindi Region, will spur the growth of the blue economy and subsequently increase the national income. Ndaki made the remarks during a brief signing ceremony of the construction agreement between the government and […]
“The initiative enabled about 82,000 farmers to access loans to improve their rice activities. Over 310,000 MT of paddy was sold through structured markets, and over 20,000 MT of quality agro-inputs-seed and fertilizers were accessed from a monitored private-matching fund. From the investment, at least USD 2,000,000 was leveraged from the public and private sectors” […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: In its 2021 Annual Report, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has delineated a year of strategic perseverance, marked growth, and notable achievements in the agricultural sector. Despite the global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, SAGCOT’s efforts have been instrumental in advancing agricultural resilience and productivity in Tanzania. […]