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Tanzania’s Soybean Sector Positioned for Growth: New Baseline Report Highlights Opportunities and Challenges

October 6, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The recently published “Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector,” conducted under the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI)—a program under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and its partners—offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of the soybean sub-sector in Tanzania. With a clear focus on identifying challenges, opportunities, and areas for…

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Tanzania Secures Groundbreaking Market Access for Avocados in China

September 18, 2024
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Dar es Salaam Tanzania seeks to generate $2 billion annually from avocado In 2015, Tanzanice Co. Ltd. embarked on a mission to showcase Tanzania’s high-quality avocados on the global stage, focusing on the Southern Highlands within the SAGCOT Corridor. This pioneering effort laid the groundwork for Tanzania’s avocado export strategy to European markets. The recent breakthrough by Africado, Rutuba,…

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Farm for the Future Tanzania Seeks $800,000 Investment to Drive Agricultural Innovation in Kilolo

September 10, 2024
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Ilula Village, Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania—Farm for the Future Tanzania Ltd (FFF), a pioneering agricultural initiative based in the SAGCOT Corridor, is seeking an additional $800,000 in investment to expand its operations and advance sustainable farming practices. The Tanzanian government and Norwegian stakeholders support this effort to lift thousands of farmers out of poverty while enhancing food security….

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Policy Brief: Leveraging a Decade of Agricultural Policy Reforms for a Resilient and Inclusive Agricultural Future in Tanzania

August 23, 2024
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Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by the Policy Analysis Group (PAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AAPC has consistently fostered dialogue between public and private sectors, driving critical policy reforms that have significantly transformed the agricultural sector. As…

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Tanzania’s grand plan to export Sunflower Meal and Avocados to China

August 15, 2024
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By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 14, 2024. This landmark agreement between Tanzania and China unlocks new export avenues for sunflower meal and avocados, promising substantial revenue growth and strengthening the agricultural value chains across the nation….

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President Samia Suluhu Opens Key Road in Kilosa: Advancing SAGCOT Corridor Infrastructure

August 4, 2024
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Kilosa, Morogoro – August 3, 2024—On the eve of the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions, President Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed the people of Kilosa in Morogoro after officially opening the newly constructed Kilosa-Rudewa tarmac road, which spans 24 kilometers. This infrastructure project is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance transportation networks across Tanzania, facilitating smoother and more efficient…

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Morogoro, Tanzania: A Flourishing Agricultural Hub Welcomes President Samia Suluhu Hassan

August 2, 2024
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Nestled amidst the picturesque Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro, Tanzania, is a testament to the nation’s agricultural prowess. Renowned for its diverse cultivation of spices, rice, and sugar cane, the town proudly welcomes visitors with a vibrant sign proclaiming “Mama Karibu Sana Morogoro: A Home for Spices Aroma Hub, Rice, and Sugar Cane.” This warm greeting sets the stage for a…

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Tanzania Aims To Develop New National Poultry Strategy to Propel Sector Growth

July 23, 2024
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“SAGCOT has shown us the way by supporting convenings that formed the poultry stakeholders compact and its executive secretariat committee.” Morogoro, Tanzania— In a concerted effort to transform Tanzania’s poultry sector, industry experts and key stakeholders convened in Morogoro from July 15th to 20th to formulate the National Poultry Strategy. This pivotal document addresses critical issues related to food…

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SAGCOT Green Print: A Model for Food Systems Transformation in Tanzania

July 20, 2024
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During the Inception and Consultation Workshop for the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8) Child Project Concept, Mr Thomas Chali, the Assistant Director of Environment at the Vice President’s Office, commended the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Green Print for its significant role in transforming food systems. The FAO-organized workshop focused on rice and aquaculture value chains in Usangu…

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SAGCOT & Canaan Global Centre Forge Strategic Partnership for Cocoa, Soya Value Addition

July 19, 2024
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Prof. Jangsaen Kim, Director of the Canaan Global Centre in South Korea (centre, in a tie), and Dr. Rozalia Rwegasira, Assistant Regional Administrative Secretary (second left), meet on July 3rd, 2024, at the Sagcot Centre—Kilombero office to discuss cocoa and soya value addition in the SAGCOT region. The others are (from left) Adam Ndatulu, Cluster & Partnerships Specialist Kilombero;…

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