Improving the livelihood of small-scale farmers
Taking a New Look at Africa's Agriculture; Develoepmental Communication

Agricultural Policy Reforms in Tanzania: reform on registration and access for new seed propagation, fertilizer industry regulations on registration and supply, contract farming and agricultural marketing. Final Report.

This Report delves into an examination of the agricultural regulatory framework in Tanzania, featuringthe key areas as identified by AGRA (the Client) in the Terms of Reference. The underlying objectivecentered on the examination of the ineptness of the existing regulatory framework on the four key areasthat require reform in order to boost agro-investment and trade in Tanzania. Theyare the…

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EAC Countries Agriculture Status Scooping Studies 2018 and the Level of Realization of the Malabo Declarations Goals

Introduction Brief on CAADP/Malabo Commitments In 2003, Africa adopted the Comprehensive Africa Development Programme (CAADP), an agriculture-led integrated development framework to boost African Agriculture. With CAADP, the signatory states had committed to investing at least 10% of their budget in the agricultural sector to attain a minimum 6% average annual growth of agricultural Gross Domestic Product (AgGDP).  By August…

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Empowering Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector: SAGCOT Comprehensive Legal Guide for Seed and Input Markets

The “Legal Guide to Strengthen Tanzania’s Seed and Input Markets” is a comprehensive document that aims to enhance Tanzania’s agricultural sector by developing and implementing effective legal and regulatory systems for agricultural inputs like seeds. It focuses on various aspects including variety release, registration, seed certification, trade, and the role of different stakeholders in the seed sector. The guide…

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Seeds and Agriculture Research Processes in Tanzania

Seeds and Agriculture Research Processes in  Tanzania: The case of small scale farmers’ participation in setting research agenda 0 A Scoping Study report on Seeds and Agriculture Research Processes in Tanzania:   The case of small scale farmers’ participation in setting research agenda Supported under the EU funded INSARD project Conducted by ESAFF  May, 2013 DISCLAIMER ‘This document has been…

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Farmers’ Assessment of sorghum varieties in Central Tanzania in 2013 cropping season

United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Directorate of Research and Training The Northern Zone Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NZARDI) Farmers’ Assessment of sorghum varieties in Central Tanzania in 2013 cropping season By: P. Sulumo and F. Mgonja May 2013 Selian Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) P.O. Box 6024 Arusha Tanzania Farmers Assessment of sorghum…

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Investment blueprint for Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania

The Release of the SAGCOT Investment Blueprint Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — September 2022 In the heart of East Africa, a quiet revolution has been unfolding across the vast and fertile landscapes of southern Tanzania. A decade ago, in the wake of mounting food insecurity, rural poverty, and underutilized agricultural land, the Government of Tanzania stood at a crossroads….

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