African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
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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