African Agriculture and Food Systems
Flashback: The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Samia Suluhu Hassan, launching the African Food System platform today, March 17, 2023, at…
Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Dr. Denis Tippe, Director of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute’s Uyole Agricultural Research Institute in Mbeya, applauded the…
SeedCast App Launched to Transform Rice Seed Demand and Supply in Tanzania Dar es Salaam, 31st August 2023 Patrick Ngwediagi, the Director General of…
In Dar Es Salaam, an unprecedented gathering underscores the urgency and the opportunity facing East and Southern Africa (ESA) in rice cultivation. As Mr.…
By Charles Mwangi A promising initiative to transform rice production across East and Southern Africa (ESA) kicked off on August 28, 2023, as Mr.…
Initiatives to Promote Rice Production in Bagamoyo: IRRI’s Dynamic Approach By Anthony Muchoki and Enock Kyando In the coastal heartland of Tanzania, the verdant…
In a bold move to safeguard Kenya’s vital rice industry, Kenya has unveiled a groundbreaking pilot control operation targeting the invasive apple snail population.…
The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has celebrated and honored the outstanding agricultural achievements of various regions through the presentation of awards. The Minister…
*Credits the transformation to AGRA-backed rice initiative *Assurance of improved seeds availability is still a challenge *From 12 bags to 28 bags per acre…
A warm and hearty hello from Tanzania, often fondly referred to as the vibrant heart of Africa! With immense pleasure and pride, I invite…
KIGALI – The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Hon. Ilde Musafiri, warmly welcomed Mr. Douglas Stephen Shears, the Executive Chairman of ICM Agribusiness…
As Tanzania propels itself towards the robust goals in the National Rice Development Strategy II (NRDSII 2018-2030), the nation grapples with a significant roadblock…
Juma Msafiri Abstract The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative was launched in 2010 to transform Tanzania’s agricultural sector into a sustainable,…
It is necessary to accelerate efforts to train farmers and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce quality seeds The value…
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, 28th February – 02 March 2023 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office successfully completed three-day quality seed production training to…
Dr. Nwafor: The Green Deal Could Help Address Africa’s Food Security Challenges The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has brought about new complexities in…
By Henry Lyimo, Daily News, TanzaniaTHE government is keen to adopt policy measures that will boost rice production to sustain self sufficiency of the…
Tanzania’s FY 2022/2023 budget has allocated Shs 420 billion (USD 181 million) for the construction of irrigation schemes infrastructure, about an 805 per cent…
Together with the Government of Ethiopia, AGRA designed three flagship programs to address critical gaps in wheat, rice, edible oil and animal feed availability…
In attempts to extend ties with TARI, a delegation from Syngenta and MW Rice Millers LTD led by Mr. Pete Vael, Head of the…
Overview Agriculture in Tanzania represents almost 30 percent of the country’s GDP with three quarter of the country’s workforce involved in this sector. Agriculture…
“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,…
Yara Tanzania, one of the country’s leading importers, producers and distributors of fertilizer, has launched a special digital innovation dubbed AfricaConnect Initiative targeting rice…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is an ambitious initiative that aims to increase agricultural productivity and boost economic growth in southern…