October 17, 2020
by Kilimokwanza
Songwe The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture has announced its plans to construct infrastructure for the Nguvukazi Mwanavala irrigation scheme in the Imalilo Songwe area, Mbarali district. This significant development, covering an estimated 6,500 hectares, is poised to enhance agricultural productivity in the region. This ambitious project will commence following the implementation of directives from President […]
October 17, 2020
by Kilimokwanza
Songwe Wizara ya Kilimo imesema itajenga miundombinu ya skimu ya umwagiliaji ya Nguvukazi Mwanavala katika kata ya Imalilo Songwe wilaya ya Mbarali yenye eneo linalokadiriwa kuwa hekta 6,500. Aidha shughuli hiyo itafanyika baada ya kukamilika kwa utekelezaji wa maagizo ya Rais kupitia kamati ya mawaziri. Kauli hiyo ya serikali imetolewa na Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya […]
October 10, 2020
by Kilimokwanza
Njombe Serikali ya awamu ya tano imetumia shilingi Bilioni 56 kujenga vihenge vya kisasa na maghala ili kuongeza uwezo wa kuhifadhi nafaka kufikia tani 501,000 mwaka 2020 toka tani 250,000 mwaka 2015. Mafanikio hayo ya serikali yamesemwa na Naibu Waziri wa Kilimo, Omary Mgumba wakati akifungua maadhimisho ya Siku ya Chakula Duniani kitaifa mkoani Njombe. […]
September 24, 2020
by Kilimokwanza
*with research science-based precision agriculture for increased crop productivity Research activities will continue to play a key role in agricultural transformation into science-based precision agriculture for increased crop productivity, in the drive to ensure the sustainable supply of raw material for growing Tanzania’s industrial economy, according to the Director of Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) […]
September 23, 2020
by Kilimo Tanzania
On his side, Arusha District Commissioner (DC), Hon Kenani Kihongo, when he flagged off the annual seeds forum, noted that the favourable food security situation in Tanzania is a result of the commendable work done by agriculture stakeholders which has also led to increased internal and external agribusiness. Production and availability of quality seeds have […]
September 23, 2020
by Kilimo Tanzania
Tanzania has made big progress in adopting science and technology in the transformation of the agriculture sector. This has translated to enhanced food security and higher incomes for multiple stakeholders along the agricultural value chain, according to Prof. Nuhu Hatibu, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Regional Head, East Africa. Prof. Nuhu made […]
September 20, 2020
by Reporter 30
September 18, 2020
by Lucy Sebastian
In Tanzania, a country where agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, fashion is not often the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, the intersection of fashion and agriculture presents a unique opportunity to redefine sustainability, cultural identity, and economic development. This opinion By Lucy Sebastian for KilimoKwanza.org explores the untapped potential of integrating […]
September 11, 2020
by Kenya News
By Edwin Githinji E-mail: eddy.githinji022@gmail.com Kenya’s farmers will now have easy access to critical information on the current fertilizer trends, following the launch of a digital tool by the government of Kenya through the ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries. Visualizing Insights on Fertiliser for Africa Agriculture (VIFAA) dashboard aims at improving food productivity by […]
September 1, 2020
by Kilimokwanza
Morogoro Watumishi wa Wizara ya Kilimo wametakiwa kufanya kazi kwa uadilifu na kuzingatia maadili ya utumishi wa umma ili kuongeza tija katika kuwahudumia wananchi. Wito huo umetolewa leo mjini Morogoro na Katibu Mkuu Wizara ya Kilimo, Gerald Kusaya wakati alipofungua mafunzo ya siku nne kwa wakuu wa taasisi, bodi na wakala chini ya wizara kuhusu […]