Kilimo Kwanza – Page 157 – African Agriculture and Food Systems

New dynamics in food crops fueling Tanzania

June 7, 2019 Kilimokwanza Features

By Anthony Muchoki Data from Tanzania’s agriculture ministry shows that for eight continuous years, the country has been food self-sufficient. It has been exceeding 100 percent of demand, with its…

Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in agriculture, forestry and land use

May 9, 2019 Africa Kilimo Press Releases

Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, maize, and livestock production, Vietnam can increase its Paris Agreement commitments, says a study that highlights climate action potential for agriculture in Southeast Asia….

Kigoma PIATA Tija Project: The way out for youth unemployment

May 7, 2019 Kilimokwanza Features

Kigoma, Tanzania: For the 30 year old Innocent Michaeli, a father of one, from Nyakitonto Village, Kasulu District, Kigoma Region, farming is not just a job but a way of…

Dr. Agnes Kalibata: Possibilities that become real in Africa through agriculture

April 29, 2019 Kilimokwanza Features

Speech at the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Upon Receiving the 2019 Public Welfare Medal April 28, 2019 | Washington DC Introduction Thank you for that warm introduction. I appreciate…

Sakalilo Village: Collective small scale farmers’ owned Warehousing, the key to cutting paddy postharvest loss

April 24, 2019 Kilimokwanza Features

By Anthony Muchoki “Sometimes it looks unreal. It is like a miracle. Yes, it is a miracle… we never thought in our lifetime, we would be able to have a…

A story of one family ups and downs in the struggle to adopt new maize variety

April 7, 2019 Kilimokwanza Features

By Anthony Muchoki Simplified science and technology applications in agriculture are changing smallholder farmers lives for the better in many places across Africa. They range from ensuring healthy soils, bringing…

More bang for the climate buck: study identifies hotspots for adaptation funding

March 27, 2019 Africa Kilimo Press Releases

By combining the latest crop models and local expertise in Vietnam, Uganda and Nicaragua, scientists developed a process to pinpoint where cash crops and food security is most threatened by…

Tanzania: Green revolution beckons Kigoma

March 18, 2019 Editor News

Kigoma: The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has commended the Government of Tanzania’s effort to uplift smallholder farmers in Kigoma Region. Mr. Donald Mizambwa, Associate Program Officer…

Dramatic rainfall changes for key crops expected even with reduced greenhouse gas emissions

March 11, 2019 Africa Kilimo Press Releases

By 2040, rainfall on wheat, soybean, rice and maize will have changed, even if Paris Agreement emissions targets are met. Projections show parts of Europe, Africa, the Americas and Australia…

Villagers forego roasted maize for more productivity

March 7, 2019 Kilimokwanza Features

Kigoma, Tanzania; Do you like roasted or grilled maize? For this seed variety, it is not for you. The taste is not good at all. This is according to smallholder…