African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
In a landmark move for Tanzania’s financial sector, the formation of the National Cooperative Bank is underway, marking a significant milestone in the cooperative banking landscape. The Kilimanjaro Cooperative Bank Limited (KCBL) shareholders, in a decisive step, have endorsed crucial changes and a strategic merger during their 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM), paving the way […]
By Jennifer Baarn About 35 years ago, the world witnessed pivotal events that propelled climate change to the forefront of the global agenda. Since then, there has been a gradual increase in interest and investments in initiatives aimed at limiting the rise in global temperatures to below 1.5°C and curbing the depletion of the Ozone […]
By Daniel NjiwaHead of Regional Food Trade and Resilience, AGRA With its vast agricultural resources and untapped potential, Africa holds the key to overcoming food security challenges and achieving self-sufficiency. The continent possesses an immense capacity to feed itself and even become a significant player in global food markets. However, the continent has long depended […]
By Sifa Lubasi More than 25,000 farmers in the Dodoma, Morogoro, and Singida regions will receive education on producing quality millet and peanut seeds within their villages. These farmers will benefit from the village-level quality seed production project implemented by the Dodoma Seed Producers Organization (DASPA) with funding from the Mexican institution under the Avisa […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, and Livestock of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar (SMZ) has expressed its commitment to continue collaborating with various stakeholders through its institutions to enhance the agriculture and livestock sector, aiming to provide economic opportunities and employment. This was stated by the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, Natural Resources, and […]
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Tanzania branch, is gearing up to aid the government in boosting its capacity to be the first to seize opportunities in the forest, vegetable, and flower markets in the Africa Free Trade Area. Moreover, the government has said it has a strategy to expand its external market for vegetables, […]
Mr. Rashid Omar Mbuguni, a luminary in scholarly, revolutionary, and business circles of Tanzania, has departed from this life. His legacy weaves through the fabric of Tanzanian society, reflecting a life dedicated to improvement, innovation, and profound generosity. Kilimokwanza.org mourns the passing of an icon, a father, guardian, mentor, leader, friend, educationalist, businessman, scholar, researcher, […]