African Agriculture and Food Systems
BY AGRA President Alice Ruhweza & Joost Guijt-Director, Africa Food Fellowship The Kampala Declaration milestone for Africa’s food systems How Africa’s food systems advance is a choice that is coming into focus with the launch of the African Union’s Strategy and Plan of Action for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) in Johannesburg (5-7th […]
By JUMA MSAFIRINAIROBI/DODOMA Cross-border demand surges amid millers’ scramble for grain and government efforts to ease price pressure Tanzania has become Kenya’s unexpected saviour in the wake of soaring maize flour prices, as Kenyan millers intensify cross-border sourcing in response to thinning local grain stocks. With fortified maize flour prices hitting a 14-month high in […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – May 2, 2025 — In a significant step toward resolving trade tensions and boosting economic cooperation, the governments of Tanzania and Malawi convened a high-level Joint Ministerial Meeting in Dodoma, Tanzania, to address bilateral trade challenges and chart a path for deeper regional integration. The meeting, held on May 2, 2025, was […]
Kenya’s macadamia and avocado industries, once celebrated for their robust contributions to the nation’s economy, are currently navigating turbulent waters due to recent government policy changes and evolving global market dynamics. These developments have sparked widespread concern among farmers, exporters, and industry stakeholders, who fear the long-term implications for their livelihoods and Kenya’s standing in […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 2, 2025 – The 10th Agritec Africa Exhibition and Conference on Agriculture Technologies is set to take place from June 11-13, 2025, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. This premier event will bring together 175 companies from 25 countries to showcase cutting-edge innovations in farming, dairy, livestock, poultry, […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 2, 2025 – The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) has launched seven new soya bean varieties to strengthen food security and promote agricultural resilience during the rainy season. This initiative, aimed at enhancing crop diversification, is set to empower farmers and address the challenges posed by climate variability and […]
Nairobi, Kenya – May 2, 2025 – In response to mounting climate challenges, Kenya is advancing a groundbreaking tomato breeding initiative aimed at equipping farmers with robust, high-yielding varieties that can withstand pests, diseases, and erratic weather patterns. The move marks a critical step in the country’s broader efforts to ensure food security, stabilize farmer […]
1. Give Your Product Away for Free – Then Charge for Extras Freemium model: Offer a free version (like an app or e-book) to hook users, then monetize through upgrades, add-ons, or subscriptions. 2. Discourage Customers from Buying – and Spark Curiosity Scarcity & exclusivity play: Say ‘This product may not be for you’ to […]
The transformation of SAGCOT into AGCOT, launched on April 27, 2025, and briefed to President Samia Suluhu Hassan on April 28, represents a nationwide scaling of Tanzania’s agricultural success. AGCOT builds on SAGCOT’s achievements—$6.34 billion in investments, 1 million farmers reached, and 253,000 jobs—and extends its impact to new corridors under the Agriculture Master Plan […]
By Boaz Keizire and Jean Baptiste Havugimana The agri-food systems value chain remains the backbone of the East African Community (EAC) Partner States’ economies providing livelihoods and driving regional growth. However, to unlock its full potential and achieve sustainable food security, the sector must engage and empower its most dynamic asset: the youth. Organisations like […]