Tanzania has put in place adequate plans and measures to increase rice production annually, set to reach a tipping point in 2030, with the ability to feed the region and beyond.
“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, and...
Yara Tanzania’s AfricaConnect Digital Initiative
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 farmers...
Digitally Enabled Farm Mechanization Aligns Incentives to Revolutionize Smallholder Livelihoods
The arrival of a tractor in the small farming community of Luhindo in Tanzania’s Kilolo district feels to local residents like “a revolution” according to...
Press Release: Communique on AGRA Board Member H.E. Jakaya Kikwete’s visit to Mozambique
MAPUTO, Mozambique: May 31, 2022 – Former Tanzania President and Board member of AGRA, H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, has just completed a week-long tour of Mozambique....
Soybean Farmers in Southern Tanzania Embrace Chinese Investment Boost from Longping High-Tech
soybean farmers in the Southern Region have shown keen interest in the anticipated investment by China’s Longping High-Tech. This investment is expected to enhance soybean...
AGRA and Microsoft extend their partnership to support digital agricultural transformation
AGRA and Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, signed an MoU for further partnership in Davos The organizations will leverage their success from a previous...
Tanzania: seed policy, regulations implementation at the local government authorities (LGA) level on the spotlight
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga is the CEO SAGCOT Centre Limited. He has a wealth of experience in East African agriculture value chains. Mr Mwakasaka Ipyana spoke...
AGRA at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
This year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place during one of the most challenging years the world has seen for a long time. The...
RUCODIA: AGRA’s role in creating sustainable food systems is commendable but should do more
*Workable input distribution networks key to technology adoption, sustainable and improved food systems Dr Joseph Mhagama is a Member of Parliament for Madaba Constituency in Tanzania, chair...
AGRA President, Dr. Kalibata, appointed to high-profile Climate Overshoot Commission
The Climate Overshoot Commission will design a response strategy for if the global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius Dr. Kalibata is one of the...