Food Systems in Africa: It’s Time for Assessment and Urgent Action
By Amath Pathe Sene In the past two decades, African governments have been working significantly towards transforming their food systems. The objectives set in the...
Tanzania’s Bold Invitation: A Step Forward for a Fertilizer-Enriched Future
As the world watches Africa’s rising economic potential, Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, takes an unprecedented leap towards sustainable agriculture. On July 27, 2023, in...
The seven agro-ecological zones of Tanzania
Tanzania has seven agroecological zones, each with its unique climate, soils, and vegetation. These seven agroecological zones support a wide variety of crops and livestock,...
Kenyan Government to Subsidize Fertilizer for Food Security
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Kwanza government announced its commitment to continue subsidizing production to ensure food security nationwide, according to Principal Secretary (PS) Kello...
Eng. Juma O. Mdeke Announces Nationwide Soil Health Testing Initiative in Tanzania
By Beda Msimbe Through the Ministry of Agriculture, the Tanzanian government has embarked on an ambitious nationwide soil health testing initiative. Eng. Juma O. Mdeke,...
TFRA Seeks to Address Fertilizer Agents’ Challenges
KIGOMA, TANZANIA – In a groundbreaking move, the newly constituted Board of Directors of the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA) has taken a proactive approach...
“Guiding Acid Soil Investments in sub-Saharan Africa – GAIA Initiative Aims to Optimize Agriculture and Food Security”
Soil acidity has long plagued smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa, significantly limiting crop yields and productivity in the region. Recognizing the urgent need to address...
Government Allocates Funds for Extensive River Valley Irrigation Projects in Ruvuma Region
In a significant move towards bolstering agricultural productivity and ensuring food security, the sixth-phase government, under the visionary leadership of Her Excellency Dr Samia S....
National Cooperative Bank Takes Shape in Tanzania: A Major Leap for Cooperative Banking
In a landmark move for Tanzania’s financial sector, the formation of the National Cooperative Bank is underway, marking a significant milestone in the cooperative banking...
Collaboration in investment and innovation is critical to accelerating climate action in Africa-Jennifer Baarn
By Jennifer Baarn About 35 years ago, the world witnessed pivotal events that propelled climate change to the forefront of the global agenda. Since then,...