Kilimo Kwanza – Page 134 – African Agriculture and Food Systems

UN Food Systems Envoy Urges Immediate Action on Climate Change to Address Growing Food Insecurity Crisis

March 29, 2023 Africa Kilimo Features

In the face of global climate inaction, the United Nations Food Systems Envoy, Dr Agnes Kalibata, has spoken out on the urgent need for immediate action to address the growing…

The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT): Successes, Challenges, and Future Prospects

March 24, 2023 Kilimokwanza Research

Juma Msafiri Abstract The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative was launched in 2010 to transform Tanzania’s agricultural sector into a sustainable, commercially viable engine of economic growth…

President Samia Suluhu Hassan Launches Large-Scale Farming Program for Youth and Warns Against Misuse of Agriculture Funds

March 21, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania News

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that the government will fulfil its promise to enable young people to engage in commercial farming through the large-scale farming program. She does not…

IRRI Africa Quality Seed Training is a step in the right direction

March 21, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania Editorial

It is necessary to accelerate efforts to train farmers and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce quality seeds The value of training farmers to modernize and…

Group photo of participants at a three-day quality seed production training in Moshi, Kilimanjaro aimed at promoting food, income, and nutrition security in Tanzania through hands-on experience and theoretical sessions with partners in the seed value chain.

Enriching seed systems: IRRI-Africa collaborates with partners to enhance rice seed production in Tanzania

March 21, 2023 Africa Kilimo News, Press Releases

Moshi, Kilimanjaro, 28th February – 02 March 2023 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office successfully completed three-day quality seed production training to accelerate genetic gain and create awareness…

Tanzania President launches Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, calls for inclusion of youth and women as critical drivers of Africa’s food systems agenda

March 18, 2023 Editor Press Releases

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 17th March 2023 – Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has today officially launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, Africa’s premier…

Tanzania aims to become a major player in the global cassava market

March 18, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania News

Tanzania launched its National Cassava Development Strategy (NCDS) 2020-2030, a comprehensive plan to increase cassava production, improve the cassava value chain, and enhance food security. Cassava is a vital crop…

Tanzania: NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (NCDS) 2020 – 2030

March 18, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania Features

THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (NCDS) 2020 – 2030 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (NCDS) 2020…

Tanzania President Launches Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, Calls for Inclusion of Youth and Women as Critical Drivers of Africa’s Food Systems Agenda

March 18, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania News, Press Releases

Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, the premier platform for advancing the agriculture and food systems agenda on…

AGRA Board Chair Urges Tanzania to Enhance Local Seed Production Capacity

March 17, 2023 Kilimo Tanzania Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023, News

Strengthening local private sector companies in seed production, fostering public-private partnerships, and increasing the use of improved seed varieties are critical steps towards achieving food security and economic growth. To…