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Hon. Hussein Bashe Announces New Agricultural Trading Guidelines for Sesame, Pigeon Peas, Mung Beans, and Soybeans

KilimoKwanza.org Taking to Twitter to engage directly with the public and stakeholders, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled new trading guidelines for sesame, pigeon peas, mung beans, and soybeans on May 07, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the agricultural sector. The announcement detailed adopting an electronic…

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Tanzania To Celebrates World Tea Day: A National Call to Embrace the Health Benefits of Tea

Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to the efforts of Mary Kipeja, the Director General of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT). Kipeja has passionately acclaimed Tanzanian tea as one of the finest globally, emphasizing its substantial health benefits and potential to…

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AGRA, SAGCOT, CIMMYT, others To Spotlight Africa Efforts to Combat Soil Degradation at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders from across Africa and the globe will gather to address the pressing issues of soil degradation and acidity that threaten the continent’s agricultural productivity and food security. This session, “Managing Degraded Soils for Reclaiming Livelihoods…

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USADF Announces Major Grant Opportunity for African Agricultural Innovators

Kilimokwanza.org The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has launched a new call for proposals targeting agricultural cooperatives, producers, and enterprises across ten African countries. This initiative offers a promising opportunity for organizations in Burundi, Cote d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to secure grant funding up to $250,000. The…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:Strategic Plan to Enhance Food Storage Capacity

Kilimokwanza.org Team Amidst growing concerns over food security globally, Tanzania has proactively set a target to enhance its national food storage capacity to 3 million tons by 2030. This ambitious goal, highlighted by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, during his recent budget speech, is a significant part of Tanzania’s strategy to ensure long-term food security and…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:Tanzania’s Strategy to Boost Agricultural Exports

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is taking decisive steps to enhance the value and volume of its agricultural exports, a move outlined in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture. This initiative is part of a broader effort to expand the country’s economic base and improve the livelihoods of its farmers. In his 2024/2025 budget…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:  Reforming Tanzania’s Cooperative Movements for Agricultural Growth

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is undertaking significant reforms in its cooperative sector, aiming to enhance the commercial viability and management of its agricultural cooperatives. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, these reforms are crucial for improving the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector, which is a cornerstone of the national…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Boosting Productivity Through Agricultural Research and Development in Tanzania

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is making significant strides in agricultural research and development (R&D) with a focused investment in seed research, pest management, and soil health. As outlined by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, in his recent budget speech, these initiatives are crucial for increasing crop productivity and resilience, pivotal for the nation’s food security and economic…

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Empowering the Future: Tanzania’s Focus on Women and Youth in Agriculture

Kilimokwanza.org Team In a robust drive to invigorate its agricultural sector, Tanzania is placing significant emphasis on integrating women and youth into agriculture. This initiative, highlighted in the budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister of Agriculture, aims to increase their participation through targeted programs, including land acquisition and management. In his presentation of the 2024/2025 agricultural…

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