African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, October 2013 In a significant stride toward sustainable development and economic growth, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives proudly presents the latest iteration of the National Agriculture Policy. This comprehensive policy, unveiled in the heart of Dar es Salaam in October 2013, marks a pivotal moment in Tanzania’s journey towards […]
Seeds and Agriculture Research Processes in Tanzania: The case of small scale farmers’ participation in setting research agenda 0 A Scoping Study report on Seeds and Agriculture Research Processes in Tanzania: The case of small scale farmers’ participation in setting research agenda Supported under the EU funded INSARD project Conducted by ESAFF May, 2013 DISCLAIMER […]
United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Directorate of Research and Training The Northern Zone Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NZARDI) Farmers’ Assessment of sorghum varieties in Central Tanzania in 2013 cropping season By: P. Sulumo and F. Mgonja May 2013 Selian Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) P.O. Box 6024 Arusha Tanzania […]
By Anthony Muchoki ARUSHA, Tanzania — The pursuit of a green revolution in Tanzania’s agriculture sector is already showing promise, as local companies have begun to engage in agribusiness in earnest. Notably, some of these companies have ventured into producing quality seeds for maize, sorghum, and sunflower. Large-scale seed farming presents opportunities for more farmers […]
The Release of the SAGCOT Investment Blueprint Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — September 2022 In the heart of East Africa, a quiet revolution has been unfolding across the vast and fertile landscapes of southern Tanzania. A decade ago, in the wake of mounting food insecurity, rural poverty, and underutilized agricultural land, the Government of Tanzania […]
Press release issued by BRiTEN Dar es Salaam, 7 November 2012 Agro dealers are a critical link in the agricultural input distribution chain; moreover, they play an important role in supporting the smallholder farmer to commercialize. Agro dealers are located nearer the farmer and provide a range of goods and services. Agrodealer Associations serve as […]
Your Excellency Dr. Kofi Annan, Chairman of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA); Your Excellency Dr. Eng. Gervais Rufyikiri, Second Vice President of the Republic of Burundi; Your Excellency Ambassador Seif Iddi, Second Vice President of Zanzibar; Honorable Ministers; Distinguished members of the diplomatic Corps; Invited Guests; Ladies and Gentlemen; It gives me great pleasure […]