African Agriculture and Food Systems
KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA – A total of 31 councils from the regions of Kilimanjaro, Arusha, Manyara, Dodoma, Singida, and Tabora have been equipped with tools to test soil health for farmers, notably the Soil Scanner. The distributed equipment includes soil scanners, tablets, printers, lamination machines, and computer sets. Speaking during the equipment distribution, the Representative from […]
Dar es Salaam, August 16, 2023 – In a move signalling the Tanzanian government’s commitment to agricultural development, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced a rigorous mid-term review of the decade-long Agricultural Sector Development Programme II (ASDP II). The announcement came at a review conference in Dar es Salaam on August 15th. Leading figures from […]
The government will continue prioritizing the development of the agricultural sector as it is crucial for food security, economic growth, and national development. Dr. Jim Yonazi, the Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office in charge of Policy, Parliament, and Coordination of Government Activities, made this statement on August 15, 2023, in Dar es Salaam […]
The Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jim Yonazi, overseeing Policy, Parliament, and Coordination of Government Activities, has issued six directives to stakeholders, expert teams, and lead experts participating in the Mid-Term Evaluation of the Second Phase of the Agriculture Sector Development Programme (ASDP II) and the re-planning for the next five years. […]
Tanzania’s journey towards agricultural transformation has garnered high-level support, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan steering farming towards becoming a more business-oriented venture. In parallel, Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe has been pivotal in encouraging women and youth to view and engage in agriculture not just as a way of life but as a viable business, emphasizing […]
In a significant push towards revitalizing Mozambique’s agricultural sector, AGRA has disbursed a whopping US$28 million. This financial injection is a ray of hope for the nation’s struggling farmers, with AGRA’s support reaching approximately 800,000 producers. Over the last five years, AGRA’s investments have amounted to over US$16 million, translating to more than one billion […]
AGRA, Mbeya: In a remarkable show of support for agricultural development and innovation, Former Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Pinda, paid a visit to the just concluded Nanenane Exhibition at John Mwakangale Stadium in Mbeya. During his visit, he provided valuable insights and advice on agribusiness. Hon. Pinda commenced his tour by exploring the Organic Farming […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), initiated as a Public-Private Partnership during the World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Dar es Salaam in 2010, is ambitiously aiming to significantly boost soybean production. By 2025, SAGCOT is targeting an output exceeding 50,000 tonnes of soybeans, a substantial increase from the current production […]
By Charles Muchoki In a powerful endorsement of the strides Tanzania has made in developing its agriculture and food systems, Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the Africa Food Systems Forum, extolled the East African nation’s diversified ecosystems and its potential in the agricultural sector. “Today, Tanzania has diverse ecosystems that vary from the […]
Charles Makongoro Nyerere, the Regional Commissioner of Rukwa, has lauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her transformative initiatives aimed at revitalizing the agricultural landscape in the Rukwa region of Tanzania. Nyerere’s commendation is a testimony to these measures’ positive impact on local farmers and their livelihoods. Among the initiatives Nyerere extolled, the fertilizer subsidy program […]