African Agriculture and Food Systems
Mbeya, Tanzania – The Government’s initiative to provide fertilizer subsidies to farmers has yielded positive outcomes, driving a notable increase in agricultural crop production across the country. This encouraging revelation was emphasized by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), during the address welcoming the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. […]
The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has celebrated and honored the outstanding agricultural achievements of various regions through the presentation of awards. The Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe highlighted the exceptional efforts of regions that have excelled in crop production. In the category of Grain Crops, the top-performing regions were announced as follows: RuvumaRukwaMbeyaThese regions […]
Mbeya, Tanzania – President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivered a heartfelt address at the Thirtieth Farmers, Herders, and Fishermen Exhibition (Nane Nane) in Mbeya, where she lauded the unwavering dedication and crucial contributions of millions of farmers, fishermen, and herders across the nation. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, President Samia expressed her deep appreciation for the relentless […]
The critical importance of facilitating progressive transformations in Africa’s agricultural and food systems was underscored by His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, during his inaugural meeting as Chair of the Africa Food Prize Committee on August 6, 2023, in Dar es Salaam. “This is the inaugural meeting under my chairmanship, and we are […]
Mbeya TANZANIA — President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has lauded the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for its exceptional implementation of the Flagship Program “Build a Better Tomorrow” (BBT – LIFE). She emphasized the importance of this initiative for the youth involved, urging them to seize this significant […]
Rwanda is making significant progress in reducing post-harvest losses for major grain crops, according to Dr. Patrick Karangwa, Director General of Agriculture Modernization. However, the country continues to face substantial losses for perishable crops, underscoring the need for additional focus and interventions. He noted a study shared during a training workshop on circular food systems, […]
Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa has called on the President’s Office for Regional Administration and Local Government in Tanzania (PO-RALG) known as TAMISEMI in Kiswahili, to optimize budget guidelines and reallocate the nation’s domestic income derived from agriculture. This move seeks to reinvest 20% of the income from agriculture, livestock, and fishing into these sectors, […]
In the heart of Tanzania’s industrial revolution, a rising star is making waves – Dr. Cecilia Rolence China. A multi-faceted pioneer – researcher, inventor, and lecturer – Dr. China is transforming the country’s leather industry with her eco-friendly and innovative solutions. Honoured as a top 15 contender in AGRA’s Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards […]
AGRA, through its Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA), has released the names of the top 15 contenders for 2023. These extraordinary women, hailing from a pool of 1,340 applicants from 42 African nations, have shown exceptional innovation and progress within the agri-food systems of the continent. These top 15 contenders come from an […]
Mtowisa, Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region, Tanzania – Amid the stunning vistas of Tanzania’s Rukwa Region, in the small farming town of Mtowisa, Ismahili Mnyepa, a local farmer, is sounding an alarm. With crop yields decreasing and the visible deterioration of local farmlands, Mnyepa is asking for immediate government intervention in the form of agricultural expertise and […]