African Agriculture and Food Systems
By KilimoKwanza.org Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Behind thriving AKM Glitters Company Limited is Elizabeth Christopher Swai, a woman whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. Elizabeth’s story begins with a bold decision that stunned many — resigning from a secure job to pursue her passion in the poultry business. It was a move that cost […]
Agri-Criteria continues further expansion of green definitions under Climate Bonds Standard The complete Agriculture Criteria of the Climate Bonds Standard has been formally launched today, marking a major turning point in best practice for climate-aligned and climate-resilient investments in agriculture. Developed for potential green bond issuers and investors, the new Agriculture Criteria defines and evaluates agriculture projects by […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia is urging for collaborative solutions to global hunger and malnutrition at the 42nd Session of the FAO Conference. Representing His Excellency Omer Hussein, the country’s Minister for Agriculture, Mr. Efa Muleta Boru, Advisor to the Minister, delivered a robust speech highlighting the severity of the current food security crisis and […]
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa, on the afternoon of June 13, 2021, urged sunflower farmers in the sunflower-growing regions to focus on farming this crop as they can reap significant profits in a short period due to high local and international demand. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa […]
In a pioneering move for Tanzania’s agricultural industry, the Ministry of Agriculture has announced the creation of comprehensive lime-use guidelines for extension officers. The aim is to provide essential training for farmers on the correct application of lime, a method known to reduce soil acidity and improve overall soil health. The move comes amid escalating […]
A Collaborative Effort to Boost Agricultural Productivity and Prosperity, Under the umbrella of the Guiding Acid Soil Management Investment in Africa (GAIA) initiative In a significant stride toward transforming agricultural practices and enhancing crop yields, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has launched an ambitious project to combat soil acidity in the Songwe […]
— According to the Food Crisis Prevention Network, a record 18.6 million people are currently in need of food assistance in West Africa. While urgent and immediate humanitarian action is necessary to protect vulnerable populations, a new World Bank and FAO publication offers fresh thinking for dealing with both the challenges and opportunities resulting from […]
DODOMA:13.5.2021 SERIKALI imesema inaendelea na udhibiti wa ndege waharibifu aina ya kwelea kwelea waliovamia mashamba katika wilaya 22 zilizopo kwenye mikoa 12 nchini. Kazi ya kudhibiti ilianza Novemba 17 , 2020 na bado inaendelea. Aidha imesema kwamba kazi ya kudhibiti ndege hao inaendelea pia katika maeneo mapya yaliyoripotiwa katika Mkoa wa Tabora na Simiyu na […]
Tanzania MWENYEKITI wa Chama Cha Wadau wa Zao la Muhogo (TACAPPA) Mwantumu Mahiza, amesema uzalishaji mkubwa wa mihogo uliondoa tatizo la upatikanaji wa futari wakati wa mfungo wa mwezi mtukufu wa Ramadhani. Alisema miaka ya nyuma upatikanaji wa mihogo kwenye masoko haukuwa mkubwa kama ilivyo sasa ambazo mihogo imekuwa mingi na hata bei yake ni […]
AGRA has announced a partnership with Aceli Africa to enhance capital flows to SMEs in the agriculture sector and support a financially inclusive agricultural transformation across Africa. AGRA and Aceli have signed a letter of intent committing to jointly work together to test and scale up innovations that substantially drive down the cost and risk […]