African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Anthony Muchoki AGRA (Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems in Africa), formerly known as the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, will release its transformative five-year strategic plan on July 12, 2023, in the bustling city of Dodoma, Tanzania. The strategic plan, themed “Catalysing Inclusive and Competitive Agricultural Markets and Trade for Food Systems […]
By Erick Toroka Tanzania, the East African nation, is renowned for its verdant landscapes, teeming with diverse flora and fauna. But it’s not just nature’s bounty that catches the eye; the country’s agricultural sector is a testament to human endeavor and ingenuity. The fertile lands of the Tanga region, in particular, have been harnessed to […]
To streamline agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning (DALMP), has announced a series of services and programs for the benefit of farmers and agricultural investors. As of June 2023, the department has earmarked, allocated, measured, and marked a total […]
Dar es Salaam, July 7, 2023 – Kilimokwanza.org Team At the bustling 47th International Trade Fair in Mwalimu Nyerere Grounds, a vision for transforming Tanzania’s livestock and fisheries sectors into thriving economic pillars is taking shape. Spearheaded by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, the Build Better […]
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Arusha, 6th July 2023 – President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania addressed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states on Monday, emphasizing the importance of achieving regional food security. Speaking at the 53rd Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, President Samia provided insights and recommendations for attaining self-sufficiency in food production. President […]
Mumbai: FarmERP, a leading provider of ERP-based farm management platforms, has announced a significant enhancement to its Agritech platform by offering support for eight new languages, including Spanish and French. The expansion aims to break down access barriers to agricultural information and extend the platform’s reach to countries where these languages are spoken. By introducing […]
In a visionary endeavour to rejuvenate agricultural productivity and tackle dwindling yields, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is championing the significance of soil testing, urging farmers to prioritize soil health as the key to enhanced efficiency and profitability. Speaking exclusively to Kilimokwanza.org, Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of SAGCOT, passionately stressed the […]
By Anthony Muchoki Ms Elizabeth Swai is an exceptional woman, a visionary, and a trailblazer in the Tanzanian poultry industry. She has been quietly making waves by breeding Kuroiler chickens – turning them into the go-to choice for farmers seeking to profit through poultry farming. Her journey as a poultry entrepreneur began in 2006 as […]
Kigali, Rwanda – In a significant move towards promoting the agricultural sector, the Bank of Kigali (BK) has entered into a partnership agreement with the USAID’s Hinga Wunguke Project, implemented by Cultivating New Frontier in Agriculture (CNFA). The collaboration aims to enhance understanding the agriculture industry while implementing the Bank of Kigali’s agribusiness strategy. The […]