African Agriculture and Food Systems
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 […]
The purpose of this directory- jointly produced by the Agricultural Non State Actors Forum (ANSAF)and Agricultural Council of Tanzania (ACT) in collaboration with and the Cashew Board of Tanzaniais to profile cashew sector in Tanzania, with the aim of attracting more investments. It aims toprovide an account of the capabilities of the cashew sector in […]
In a conversation led by Nixon Gecheo, a Technology, Digital Agriculture, Youth in Ag, Data, and Public Policy expert, the activation of the recently launched South-South innovation platform was discussed. The platform is a collaborative effort between AIM, NITI Aayog, the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Rabo […]
Dodoma, Tanzania: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its commitment to allocate $101 million (equivalent to approximately 244 billion Tanzanian shillings) for the implementation of the Building Better Tomorrow–Youth Initiative for Agribusiness (BBT-YIA) and block farming projects in Tanzania. Following a meeting at Chamwino State House in Dodoma, Minister for Agriculture Hussein Bashe revealed […]
Makete, Njombe: In a bid to promote wheat farming in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe has announced that the government plans to exclusively focus on wheat cultivation in Makete District, located in the Njombe region. The move comes as part of an ambitious project aimed at transforming the district into a model area for […]
Kigali, Rwanda – The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is excited to announce the highly anticipated 16th National Agriculture Show, scheduled to take place from July 20th to July 29th, 2023. This prestigious event will be held at the Mulindi / Gasabo Show Ground in Kigali. The Rwanda National Agriculture Show, also known […]