African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Driving Forces Behind AGRA Tanzania 2023-2027 Strategy By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is at a critical juncture in an era of robust economic growth but equally notable challenges. The nation’s GDP growth has shown commendable resilience, posting an average rate of 6.9 per cent from 2016/17 to 2020/21. With an inflation rate of less than […]
Standard Chartered Bank’s recent announcement to divest its Consumer, Private & Business Banking (CPBB) operations in Tanzania to Access Bank Plc reveals much about the shifting landscape of the African banking sector. This landmark decision is not just another business transaction. It speaks volumes about the bank’s strategic focus and unwavering commitment to Tanzania’s socio-economic […]
Herman Kasekende, CEO, Tanzania, Standard Chartered
In Njombe, Tanzania, an unassuming revolution is reshaping the local agricultural landscape. At its helm are tenacious entrepreneurs, including Lucy Yona, the 62-year-old dynamo behind the Mama Seki Group. Lucy’s trajectory – from farming to charcoal production, and back to farming – paints a picture of grit, ingenuity, and unwavering faith in agriculture’s transformative potential. […]
A concerted effort from Morogoro Regional Commissioner’s office, SAGCOT, Shambadunia, and other key stakeholders has given rise to an impactful annual event series dedicated to revitalising the agricultural sector. The third edition of this significant campaign, the KILIMO Marathon and Expo, is set to infuse new life into the field from September 21st to 23rd, […]
The Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T, and OCP Africa have introduced a specialized fertilizer blend to boost palm oil production in Nigeria. The introduction occurred on Tuesday during a one-day farmers’ field day held at NIFOR’s headquarters in Benin. The Executive Director of NIFOR, Celestine […]
Farmers of sesame seeds in Tunduru district have earned 17 billion shillings after selling 4,641 metric tons of raw sesame seeds through six auctions held in the district under the warehouse receipt system. This was announced yesterday by the Marketing Officer of the Main Cooperative Union (Tamcu Ltd) in Tunduru District, Marcelino Mrope, during the […]
DODOMA, July 12th, 2023 – In a push towards transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector, AGRA ((Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) has unveiled a strategic five-year plan today. This progressive initiative is set to enhance competitive and inclusive markets, benefiting an estimated three million Tanzanian farmers directly. Hon. Mizengo Pinda, Chair of the Presidential Food and Agriculture […]
Dr. Vincent Aduramigba Modupe, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, is a staunch advocate for building stronger bridges between scientific research and policy-making in Nigeria’s agriculture sector. “In my view,” he begins, “the greatest opportunities in Nigerian agriculture lie in our fertile lands, diverse climates, and the energetic spirit […]
*Credits the transformation to AGRA-backed rice initiative *Assurance of improved seeds availability is still a challenge *From 12 bags to 28 bags per acre By Kilimokwanza.org Understanding the rice value chain and its possibilities of lifting smallholder farmers out of the mire of poverty in the Sumbawanga District has been a game-changer for a cross-section […]