African Agriculture and Food Systems
Executive Summary Groundnuts, a high-value legume crop, are fundamental to food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods globally, particularly across Africa. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the…
DODOMA, Tanzania – August 8, 2025 Tanzania’s agriculture sector has long been considered the backbone of the economy—but a groundbreaking new study reveals it may also be the…
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), Salim Msangi, visited the TCAA booth and several others at the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in…
NAIROBI, 6th Aug, 2025 – Africa’s agricultural sector faced a perfect storm of challenges in 2024, yet a report from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa…
AGCOT-Led Sessions Highlight Climate-Smart Practices and Rural Energy Solutions Morogoro, Tanzania | August 4, 2025 — A Special Training Booth established at the Eastern Zone edition of Tanzania’s…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — July 30, 2025 In a notable example of South-South cooperation in Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) this week…
Nation’s Premier Agricultural Event Set to Draw Global Attention The United Republic of Tanzania is preparing to host the Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2025, a pivotal event for…
Strategic Analysis of Smallholder Farmer Engagement and Demographic Projection across the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT): 2025–2030 Kilimokwanza.org Report 1. Executive Summary: The Demographic Imperative of Agricultural…
Nairobi, Kenya – July 22, 2025 – The future of African agriculture took a significant leap forward today with the unveiling of the Africa Digital Crop Variety Catalogue.…
Dr. Hassan Mshinda has dedicated his career to transforming health research, innovation ecosystems, and youth development, significantly shaping Tanzania’s trajectory toward sustainable growth and prosperity. Educated at leading…
Dar es Salaam, July 19, 2025 – Tanzania’s spice industry, a vital contributor to the nation’s agricultural exports, is grappling with a severe crisis that could see its…
Dar es Salaam In a room filled with energy and optimism, stakeholders from across the agricultural value chain gathered on July 9, 2025, at AGCOT’s headquarters in Dar…
In the fertile heart of Southern Africa, a transformative force is reshaping Malawi’s economic horizon and amplifying its role within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The Bakhresa…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – African nations are forging a path toward agricultural self-sufficiency, driven by home-grown innovation and strengthened South-South cooperation. A recent Regional Policy Dialogue on…
KIGALI, Rwanda – In the heart of Rwanda, a silent yet profound transformation is reshaping the nation’s agricultural landscape. Far from traditional farming methods, a new era powered…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – July 4, 2025 – Tanzania is set to take a major step toward strengthening its domestic industries and elevating the profile of homegrown…
From AGCOT Centre- In the heart of Tanzania’s Kilombero Valley, a quiet revolution is underway in the world of cocoa. While Tanzania may be a modest player in…
By Adeline Ndesanjo, CEO, Synergy Africa Limited A Historic Turning Point: Tanzania’s Bold Declaration of Agricultural Sovereignty The commissioning of the ITRACOM Fertilizer Factory on June 28, 2025,…
DODOMA, Tanzania – June 27, 2025 – A new fertilizer plant, ITRACOM, is set to be officially launched tomorrow, June 28, 2025, in the Nala Industrial Area of…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a bold step towards shaping the country’s long-term future, Tanzania’s Parliament has officially adopted Vision 2050, a transformative 25-year development blueprint that seeks to…
DODOMA, Tanzania – A recent high-profile visit by a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania, alongside representatives from the AGCOT Centre, has cast a spotlight on the…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has called on residents to move beyond merely praising the 49th Sabasaba International Trade Fair…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 26, 2025 – Kilimo RoundTable Africa is pleased to announce the 2nd Kilimo RoundTable Agriculture Summit & Gala Dinner, set to take…