African Agriculture and Food Systems
Juma Msafiri Africa’s potato export market is steadily growing, driven by investments in agricultural infrastructure, improved farming techniques, and strategic partnerships. Among African nations, Egypt stands out as…
Grace Urassa’s story is a compelling transformation, resilience, and empowerment narrative. From her modest beginnings as a young entrepreneur selling eggs to relatives, to leading a highly successful…
Zanzibar, December 11, 2024 In a historic moment of ambition and foresight, Tanzania has unveiled its Draft National Development Vision 2050, laying the foundation for an inclusive, sustainable,…
Dar es Salaam, December 11, 2024 – The potential for Tanzania to emerge as a global leader in mango production and processing was the focus of a dynamic…
Juma Msafiri The East African Community (EAC) Vision 2050 presents an ambitious roadmap for the socio-economic transformation of the region, aiming to elevate it to upper-middle-income status by…
By Brenda Ngatara, SAGCOT Centre Mbeya, Tanzania—On December 5 and 6, 2024, AGRA Tanzania, in collaboration with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) and other partners,…
Dodoma, Tanzania, December 5, 2024 This morning, the Best Western Dodoma City Hotel is hosting a high-level workshop to chart the future of Tanzania’s Warehouse Receipts System (WRS).…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, which the SAGCOT Centre drives, is a public-private partnership (PPP) that has become a driving force in Tanzania’s agricultural development. Conceived…
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a candid and inspiring address, Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre, shared the remarkable journey of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
Exploring the Transformation of Tanzanian Agriculture Through Digital Innovation: A Critical Dialogue Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent On September 3, 2023, a delegation from AGRA visited Tanzania’s Southern Highlands, igniting crucial…
By Juma Msafiri In the realm of global agriculture, aromatic rice occupies a unique niche. Loved for its enchanting fragrance and premium quality, aromatic rice commands a high…
The Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration (FOLUR) Impact Program is a $345 million, seven-year initiative funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and led by the World…
The Tanzanian government has released a comprehensive forecast for the 2024/2025 rainy season through the Ministry of Agriculture and the Tanzania Meteorological Authority (TMA), signalling both opportunities and…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy, has seen unprecedented progress over the past four years, driven by strategic investments, innovative policies, and inclusive…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 22, 2024 To support Tanzania’s financial inclusion agenda, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Wakandi Tanzania signed a commercial contract…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Dr. Ally Laay, Chairman of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre Board, lauded the Royal Norwegian Embassy…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Her Excellency Tone Tinnes, reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering commitment to Tanzania’s agricultural development during the signing of…
On November 14, 2024, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN) held its 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos. This year’s AGM…
By Juma Msafiri Apple farming in Tanzania is rapidly growing into a lucrative venture, thanks to increasing demand, favorable climatic conditions in certain regions, and innovative practices introduced…
Picture this: the warm Tanzanian sun, vast orchards blooming with over 50 varieties of apples, and the hum of innovation as farmers and entrepreneurs breathe life into a…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter On June 17, 2024, SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga (@GeoffreyK) reported a transformative moment for Tanzanian agriculture: the Ruvuma region celebrated its first major potato harvest, achieving…
Nairobi, Kenya, 14th November 2024 AGRA is proud to announce its participation in the UN Climate Change Conference – COP29,which is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, starting this…
November 14, 2024 In an address at the COP29 climate summit, Tanzania’s Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango delivered a stern message about the severe impact of climate change…
Baku, Azerbaijan – November 12, 2024 — At COP29, a landmark high-level event led by the African Union (AU) and the United Republic of Tanzania has placed clean…