African Agriculture and Food Systems
By KilimoKwanza.org Correspondent Tanzania’s agricultural sector has faced a longstanding challenge: soil acidity, particularly in regions like Iringa and Songwe. This issue has hindered crop growth and reduced…
The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) tools are practical guides developed under the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative to help small, medium, and large-scale agricultural producers…
Small-scale processors play a pivotal role in Tanzania’s agro-industrial sector, transforming raw agricultural products into value-added goods, creating employment opportunities, and driving economic growth in rural areas. Yet,…
Small-scale processors are the backbone of Tanzania’s agro-industrial landscape, which is crucial in adding value to agricultural produce and providing employment opportunities in rural areas. However, their capacity…
Special Correspodent The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Guiding Tool for Small-Scale Producers is a landmark achievement in Tanzania’s agricultural development, offering smallholder farmers a pathway to sustainable, resilient,…
Special Correspondent The Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Guiding Tool for Medium and Large-Scale Processors has emerged as a transformative instrument in Tanzania’s agricultural sector, facilitating a balance between…
Special Correspondent Across Africa, agriculture remains the backbone of many economies, employing most of the population and serving as a key driver of economic development. Yet, food security…
Dar es Salaam, October 10, 2024 — In a strategic move to accelerate agricultural transformation in Tanzania, SAGCOT Centre Ltd. and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have formalized…
DAR ES SALAAM – The Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a special advocacy meeting with various stakeholders in Dar es Salaam on October 4, 2024. The…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The recently published “Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector,” conducted under the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI)—a program under the Southern Agricultural Growth…
The Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector(2023) offers an extensive analysis of soybean production in Tanzania. This report serves as a crucial resource for driving the transformation…
On October 4, 2024, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled an innovative biopesticide named Thurisave-24. Developed by Tanzania Biotech Products Limited (TBPL), this product is specifically…
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 2, 2024: To support maize farmers and boost agricultural productivity, the Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI) has released an updated list of subsidized…
Cape Town, South Africa – October 4, 2024 – Africa’s leading oil, gas, and energy event, AOW: Investing in African Energy, is set to bring together over 80…
By Esther Mnyika Agriculture employs over 75% of Tanzanians and is the backbone of economic growth and employment generation in the nation. The government, along with various stakeholders,…
Ruvuma, Tanzania – September 28, 2024In a decisive move aimed at bolstering the agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Agriculture to introduce reforms…
HAI, KILIMANJARO – By Anthony John In a powerful address that underscored Tanzania’s emergence as a key player in global agriculture, U.S. Ambassador Michael Battle praised the exceptional…
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – September 26, 2024: In a major effort to strengthen food security in Tanzania, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched the Feed the…
Arusha, September 23, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture has reaffirmed its commitment to revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector by enhancing access to modern technologies and fostering closer collaboration…
Dodoma, Tanzania – September 18, 2024: The Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde (MP), has announced that the Government of Tanzania, through the Ministry of Agriculture, will…
Dar es Salaam: Dec 1984 – Sept 15, 2024 The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has honoured the life and legacy of Emanuely Deodath Lyimo, a…
Ruvuma Farmers in the Ruvuma region have been commended for their intelligence and willingness to adopt scientific farming methods in crop production. This praise came from the Minister…
Dar es Salaam Norges Vel is gearing up to host a pivotal Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting on September 24th, 2024, at the United Nations Tanzania. The focus of…
Nestled in Tanzania’s Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT), Rutuba Farm, under the stewardship of Managing Director Otto Ulyate, is a beacon of sustainable avocado production and is set…