Kilimo Kwanza – Page 100 – African Agriculture and Food Systems

Anthony Mtaka Proposes ‘Potato City’ in Njombe: Pioneering a New Age of Farming

October 17, 2023 Neema Munisi Features

*Njombe’s Remarkable Potato Value Chain: A Story of Innovation and Economic Potential By Neema MunisiKilimoKwanza.org Njombe is not just another region in Tanzania. This beautiful locale is pushing the boundaries…

Njombe’s Economic Might: The “Little Israel” of Tanzania

October 17, 2023 Neema Munisi Features

By Neema Munisi, KilimoKwanza.org Njombe, a seemingly small and quiet region in Tanzania, surprisingly holds a significant position in the nation’s economic fabric. Dubbed the “Little Israel” by its admirers,…

AECF Pioneers Program to Uplift Women in Kano State’s Agriculture

October 16, 2023 Africa Kilimo News

Kano, Nigeria – The AECF (Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund) unveiled its groundbreaking initiative, Investing in Women in Nigeria (IIW-Nigeria) today. With generous funding from Global Affairs Canada (GAC), the initiative…

Unraveling Africa’s Food Potential: Insights from Japhet Laizer on Private Extension Systems

October 16, 2023 Neema Munisi Features

By Neema Munisi, agribusiness expert Africa has always been seen as a continent bursting with agricultural potential. Japhet Laizer’s article published in The Daily News, “Agriculture in Africa has the…

As we mark International Food Day; We must not underestimate Rural Women’sTransformative Role in Food Systems.

October 16, 2023 Reporter 30 Features

By Amath Pathe Sene Visit any local market in a rural locale, and you’ll encounter women vendors showcasing baskets brimming with fresh produce and artisanal goods. Historically, rural women have…

Nyabihu District Youths Empowered in Agricultural Training, Spearheaded by Kilimo Trust

October 16, 2023 Africa Kilimo Features

Mireille Kazungu, a young woman from Nyabihu District, Rwanda, was one of the 22 young minds who were recently trained in diverse areas of agriculture, thanks to Kilimo Trust Kigali,…

Boost for Livestock in Singida North: Minister Ulega Announces the Construction of Ten Cattle Dips

October 15, 2023 Anthony Muchoki News

SINGIDA – In a significant move towards bolstering the livestock sector in the region, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, Tanzania’s Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, has unveiled plans to establish ten (10)…

Zimbabwe’s Path to Economic Revival through Agro-Processing

October 14, 2023 Anthony Muchoki Features

By Anthony.muchoki@gmail.com Zimbabwe, a nation blessed with a diverse range of agricultural products, is turning a new leaf in its pursuit of economic development. Recognizing the pivotal role agro-processing industries…

Tanzania Champions BBT-LIFE Youth with International Livestock Market Initiatives

October 13, 2023 Anthony Muchoki News

Through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the government has communicated its ongoing dialogues with stakeholders in the livestock sector. The goal is to explore optimal ways of collaborating with…

Minister Ulega Urges Joint Strategy to Prepare Youth for Livestock Business

October 13, 2023 Anthony Muchoki News

The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has urged the Board of Directors of the National Ranching Company (NARCO) and the Advisory Board of the Livestock Training Agency…