African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam Tanzania seeks to generate $2 billion annually from avocado In 2015, Tanzanice Co. Ltd. embarked on a mission to showcase Tanzania’s high-quality avocados on the…
At the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural International Expo, the spotlight was on a promising crop: avocado. Speaking at the inaugural Avocado Day, Ahmed Salim, Director of Operations at…
A remarkable success story emerged during the B2B meeting held from August 21 to 23, 2024, in Iringa, Tanzania, showcasing how innovation in agricultural packaging is transforming the…
Dodoma Honorable Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, has received a distinguished invitation to participate as a key speaker at the Champions 12.3 High-Level Event, scheduled to take…
The villages of Undomo and Mbogwe in Uchama Ward, Nzega District, have been promised a new Agricultural Equipment Center and five tractors to boost farming activities in the…
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), expressed his satisfaction with the impressive work being carried out by the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) during his inspection visit to…
The residents of Ushetu District Council and Kahama District welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), with great enthusiasm on September 15, 2024, expressing their pride as…
By Mnyika Esther On September 15, 2024, the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), visited Kahama District in Shinyanga Region, where he inspected the Malenge irrigation project…
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, held in May 2024, set the stage for improving agricultural productivity and soil health across sub-Saharan Africa. As a follow-up…
Ilula Village, Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania—Farm for the Future Tanzania Ltd (FFF), a pioneering agricultural initiative based in the SAGCOT Corridor, is seeking an additional $800,000 in…
Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet impactful visit to Mr.…
September 9, 2024, Kigali, Rwanda – 100 Million Youth to Seek Jobs by 2030, But Only 3 Million Jobs Created Annually Over 1,000 young people from across Africa…
Dar es Salaam Tanzania’s agricultural landscape is evolving, with rice becoming one of the fastest-growing food sources, making it crucial for food security and self-sufficiency. However, small-scale rice…
Unlocking the Potential of Potato FarmingPotato farming in Kenya offers an incredible opportunity for financial growth, with the potential to generate substantial profits within a short period. With…
Africa Food Systems Forum 2024: Driving Financial Investments to Transform Africa’s Food Systems Kilimokwanza.org Team Kigali, Rwanda, September 2-6, 2024 – The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2024…
The Tanzania Tea Research Institute (TRIT) has made significant strides in optimizing tea production across the country, driven by its latest research on the most suitable fertilizer use…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Common beans are a staple crop and a crucial cash crop in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Widely cultivated by smallholder farmers across…
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an immediate and pressing reality. The world is on a trajectory that…
Kilimokwanza.org Team At a recent Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting held in Iringa from August 21st to 23rd, 2024, agricultural stakeholders from across Tanzania gathered to discuss innovative solutions to…
African Youth Recognized as Key to Transforming the Continent’s Food Systems through Innovation and a Dynamic Workforce. Kigali—AGRA, formerly the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, and…
Kigali, Rwanda September 4 th , 2024 – AGRA and partners has today launched the African YoutCommon Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate Change and call to…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Bean farming is a lucrative and accessible agricultural activity in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. This farming type is cost-effective and highly profitable,…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” provides a comprehensive overview of the current state…
Kilimokwanza.org The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has identified Ethiopia as one of the least-performing countries…