June 4, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
May 8th, 2023 marked the official initiation of public Stakeholders Consultation on the proposed Animal Production Professionals and Technicians Bill 2023, led by Harry Kimtai, PS for Livestock Development. Now, after rigorous discussions, inputs from a diverse range of stakeholders, and extensive consultations spanning several clusters across the country, the process is nearing its conclusion. […]
June 3, 2023
by Kilimokwanza Africa
Kilimokwanza.org editorial As Africa grapples with the complex challenges surrounding its food systems, Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 (AGRF-2023) emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering collaboration and innovation. In a significant development, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, has extended an invitation to Canada, through its Ambassador to Tanzania, Hon. Kyle Nunas, to actively […]
June 2, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
Katavi, Tanzania: Located in the verdant region of Katavi, the Mlele District, renowned for its pioneering role in peanut cultivation, is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. Anticipating a further rise in crop yields, the district plans to invest in a fleet of high-tech peanut shelling machines slated for deployment across its wards. This […]
May 31, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Mtwara In regions with scarce rainfall and questionable soil fertility, such as the Southern parts of Tanzania, cassava is an essential crop. It ensures household food security and nutrition. Cassava often serves as a significant food reserve, fostering food security. Many farmers intercrop cassava with other crops like cowpeas, pigeon peas, and groundnuts. The crop […]
May 30, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
May 30, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Accra, Ghana – In a powerful address at the African Leadership Forum, His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, the fourth President of Tanzania and a board member of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), emphasized the urgent need for agricultural transformation across the continent. The forum, gathering leaders and delegates, highlighted the immense potential […]
May 30, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Morogoro, Tanzania – Paul Kimiti, Chairman of the Julius Nyerere Memorial Institute, delivered a compelling message to the youth, urging them to embrace agriculture to achieve economic freedom wholeheartedly. Kimiti made these remarks during the 18th commemoration ceremony at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro. The event, attended by distinguished guests, including Judith […]
May 26, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
The Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, held a meeting and fruitful discussions with the Canadian Ambassador to Tanzania, Hon. Kyle Nunas, regarding Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). Minister Bashe and Ambassador Nunas engaged in a comprehensive dialogue on the optimal ways to invest in the agricultural sector, focusing on enhancing wheat production […]
May 25, 2023
by Kilimo Tanzania
Environmental Players in New Tree Planting Drive to Save Water Source Environmental Players in New Tree Planting Drive to Save Water Source Stakeholders and Strategies Morogoro, Tanzania – In a collaborative effort to restore degraded water sources and safeguard the region’s water supply, environmental stakeholders in Morogoro have launched an ambitious tree planting campaign. Led […]
May 20, 2023
by Africa Kilimo
Serengeti-Mara, Tanzania – Situated amidst the lush plains of Serengeti-Mara, Penina Boto was once like many local farmers, laboriously hauling water over 50 meters just to nourish her modest half-acre farm. But, as the sun shone bright one day, a pivotal change dawned on Penina’s life – a loan granting her a solar-powered irrigation pump. […]