African Agriculture and Food Systems
In a stride toward agricultural development and strategic planning, Tanzania has unveiled the Second Agriculture Statistics Strategic Plan (ASSP II), covering the period from July 2022 to June 2027. This comprehensive plan is designed to transform the agricultural sector by improving the collection, management, and utilization of agricultural statistics. As an essential component of the […]
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DODOMA, Tanzania – Dodoma Regional Commissioner (RC), Ms Rosemary Senyamule has been rooting for for accelerating economic development in the region, focusing on agriculture as the driving force. Recognizing the pivotal role of agriculture in the region’s economy, Ms Senyamule has spearheaded governments initiatives to propel economic growth and uplift the livelihoods of Dodoma residents. […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Rosemary Senyamule, has made a significant announcement regarding an ambitious infrastructure project in the region. The Tanzanian Government, she revealed, has set aside TZS 27.9 billion for the construction of the Msagali Dam, a project that is expected to dramatically enhance commercial farming activities in Ng’ambi and Chunyu […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 17, 2023 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, provided an update on the nation’s tobacco market for the 2022/2023 agricultural season up to the week ending June 11, 2023. In a series of tweets, Minister Bashe shared detailed figures of the quantities of tobacco purchased by various […]
Mogotio, Baringo County – June 15, 2023 – Honorable Mithika Linturi, Kenya’s Minister of Agriculture, announced the launch of a significant program to bolster food and nutrition security in the Horn of Africa. The Program to Build Resilience For Food and Nutrition Security (BREFONS) was launched at Mr. William Kimosop’s farm in Mogotio, a part […]
AfricaNenda’s Efforts to Drive Inclusive Digital Financial Services in Africa Gain Momentum Nairobi– AfricaNenda, an African-led institution dedicated to expanding inclusive digital financial services across the continent, emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate instant payment systems in Africa. With over 350 million unbanked adults in Africa, the majority of whom rely on cash or informal […]
By Assan Ng’ombe, Juliette Lampoh-Agroh and Bashiru Musah, June 2023 As we reflect on the recent World Environment Day commemorations held on June 5, 2023, we highlight the pivotal role of smallholder agriculture in Ghana’s socio-economic fabric. It is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over 50% of the workforce. It is also […]
OUAGADOUGOU, – Under the banner of ‘Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems,’ the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) formally unveiled its ambitious Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 in Burkina Faso on Tuesday, heralding a transformative blueprint for the future of agricultural development in the country. The plan was disclosed during a ceremonial event overseen […]
Tanzania’s smallholder farmers are poised for a massive boost in productivity thanks to a $2 million partial credit guarantee and a $528,600 grant provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The funding is designed to facilitate greater access to fertilizer for over half a million Tanzanian farmers, in a bid to bolster the nation’s agricultural […]