African Agriculture and Food Systems
DODOMA, TANZANIA | May 2025 — In a landmark move set to redefine the country’s agricultural landscape, Tanzania has officially launched four national Agricultural Growth Corridors (AGCOT) ,…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanians continue to import apples unnecessarily, despite the country having ideal conditions for growing them locally, said Hon. Dr. Damas Ndumbaro—Member of Parliament…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is buzzing with anticipation as it prepares to host World Bee Day 2025 , a vibrant celebration of nature, innovation, and sustainability in the…
Lushoto: The National Land Use Planning Commission (NLUPC) has launched an ambitious initiative to develop Village Land Use Plans (VLUPs) for 333 villages across 14 regions in Tanzania.…
The Tanzanian government is set to launch a comprehensive nationwide livestock vaccination campaign next month, targeting 13 endemic animal diseases in a strategic move to improve animal health,…
Dodoma In a decisive move to protect smallholder avocado farmers from exploitation, the Tanzanian government has announced a mandatory registration system for avocado buyers and their agents ,…
DODOMA The Tanzania Social Action Fund (TASAF) has disbursed over Sh11.1 billion to vulnerable households in Dodoma Region during the 2024/2025 financial year, marking significant progress in the…
DODOMA AGRA has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s agricultural transformation by strengthening seed systems to boost food production and enhance resilience in the sector. At a recent…
Mbeya In a stride towards agricultural empowerment, cocoa farmers in the verdant Kyela District of Tanzania’s Mbeya Region have concluded an impactful four-day training program. This initiative, spearheaded…
By Charles Mwangi Nyandarua County, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, is undergoing a profound agricultural awakening. While it has long been known for its lush landscapes…
By Kilimokwanza.org In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural transformation in Tanzania, few partnerships exemplify purpose and passion quite like the one between MazaoHub Precision Agriculture and the AGCOT…
RC Champions Apple Initiative as Key to Economic EmpowermentDodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary S. Senyamule is spearheading a bold initiative to cultivate apples as a strategic crop, aiming to…
Field Day Celebration in Lusinga, Kilolo – A New Chapter for Potato Farming in Tanzania Lusinga Village, Dabaga Ward – May 13, 2025 The air was filled with…
By Juma Msafiri A quiet revolution is stirring in the cool, misty slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, where the Chagga people have lived for generations. It doesn’t involve modern…
By Cege Wa Mahiga This morning, Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh Paul, CBS, joined Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence for yet another…
By A Correspondent Dodoma, May 12, 2025 – In a bold step to fast-track Tanzania’s Agenda 10/30 and enhance service delivery across the agriculture sector, the Minister for…
Dodoma, Tanzania – As Tanzania accelerates its national vision to become Africa’s leading green agribusiness hub, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced a…
Dodoma, Tanzania – Tanzania is poised to transform its agricultural landscape, building on the success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) to drive a nationwide…
🐣May 13, 2025 🌾 A Movement to Transform Farming in TanzaniaIn Iringa, Tanzania, Florence Nkini turns childhood disdain for farming into a source of pride and opportunity. Once…
From AGCOT Centre, Dar es Salaam In an enlightening new conversation filled with clarity and national pride, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT),…
By Juma Msafiri Tanzania stands on the threshold of a transformative national journey — one that demands courage, clarity, and collective vision. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Executive Summary Agricultural lime (aglime) presents a transformative opportunity for Tanzanian agriculture, a sector grappling with widespread soil acidity that significantly curtails crop productivity and national…
Arusha In the semi-arid heartlands of Africa, where climate unpredictability has long hindered food security and productivity, a little-known legume is emerging as a game-changer: Dolichos Lablab, commonly…
Special Commentary on Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania In a groundbreaking development for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, small-scale rice farmers from Rujewa Ward in Mbalali District, Mbeya Region, have secured…