African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, July 28, 2023 – A research conducted by the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) has uncovered a wealth of mineral resources in the Dodoma Region, surpassing other regions in the country. Various mineral studies carried out by the GST and presented in the newly released book titled “Madini Yapatikanayo Tanzania” (Minerals Available in Tanzania) […]
In a bold stride to enhance food security in Tanzania and transform the country into the food hub of Africa, the government, in collaboration with Yara, a leading fertilizer company, has laid out a comprehensive plan to revolutionize the agricultural sector. A mere 40% of Tanzanian farmers use improved seeds, leading to lower productivity in […]
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 Maputo and Malabo Declarations remain ambitious for agriculture transformation in Africa, but progress has been slow. The recent implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) offers an opportunity […]
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 St. Petersburg, Russia, a global dialogue was redefined when Tanzania’s Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa, made an ambitious invitation to global investors at the prestigious Expo Forum. His plea was clear: […]
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, and they play a vital role in the economy of Tanzania. As Tanzania grapples with the effects of climate change, the importance of its seven agroecological zones has risen significantly. […]
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenya Kwanza government announced its commitment to continue subsidizing production to ensure food security nationwide, according to Principal Secretary (PS) Kello Harsama, the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (MoALD) representative. Harsama announced a high-level committee meeting held earlier this week to discuss the distribution of subsidized fertilizers to several Kenyan […]
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, Director of Planning and Land Use Management at the Ministry of Agriculture announced the plan during the eighth economic empowerment program launch for farmers, organized by the non-governmental organization World […]
KIGOMA, TANZANIA – In a groundbreaking move, the newly constituted Board of Directors of the Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority (TFRA) has taken a proactive approach to address the challenges fertiliser distribution agents face in the Kigoma region. Their remarkable initiative to engage directly with stakeholders and listen to their concerns has earned them widespread acclaim […]
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 this issue, the Guiding Acid Soil Investments in sub-Saharan Africa (GAIA) project, a partnership between leading global agricultural research centers and local institutions, is pioneering strategic ways to combat this […]
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. Hassan, has taken a giant stride towards implementing ambitious irrigation projects in the Ruvuma Region of Tanzania. The government has allocated substantial funds in the fiscal year 2023/24 budget to […]