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Tanzanian Avocados Hailed as the Best in the World: U.S. Ambassador Lauds the Nation’s Agricultural Success at the Launch of USAID’s ‘Let’s Save Food’ Project

September 27, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

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…

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U.S. Launches Five-Year Project to Cut Post-Harvest Food Loss in Tanzania

September 27, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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…

News

Government Pledges Major Agricultural Transformation Through Cutting-Edge Technology and Private Sector Collaboration

September 24, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

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…

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Government Launches Process to Open New Markets for Priority Crops

September 20, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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…

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Remembering Emanuely Deodath Lyimo: SAGCOT Celebrates the Legacy of a Visionary Leader and Compassionate Friend

September 19, 2024 · Editor · 4 min read

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…

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Ruvuma Farmers Praised for Embracing Agricultural Science

September 19, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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…

Africa

Norges Vel Tanzania to Host a Rice Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting Addressing Rice Market Challenges for inclusive rice business in Tanzania

September 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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SAGCOT Corridor: Otto Ulyate’s Rutuba Farm Leads Tanzanian Avocados into the Chinese Market

September 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

AGCOT

Tanzania Secures Groundbreaking Market Access for Avocados in China

September 18, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

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…

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Ahmed Salim, Director of AFRIFARM sees Avocado as Nutritional Answer to Malnutrition in Tanzania

September 17, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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SAGCOT: Innovative Packaging Helps Tanzanian Farmers Reduce Post-Harvest Loss

September 17, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 6 min read

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…

Africa

Hon. Minister Hussein Bashe Invited to Speak at Champions 12.3 High-Level Event at UN General Assembly

September 17, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

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…

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Uchama Ward Villagers Assured of Steady Development as Government Pledges More Support

September 17, 2024 · Editor · 2 min read

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…

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Minister Bashe Praises ASA’s Impressive Progress at Nzega Seed Farm

September 17, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

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Tanzania has allocated TZS 13 billion for subsidized NPK fertilizer- Hon Bashe

September 17, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

Africa

Minister Bashe: Mzee Shija Irrigation Scheme to Benefit Farmers in Kahama District

September 17, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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…

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Whither Agronomy and Policy Solutions for Effective Implementation of the African Fertilizer and Soil Health Action Plan?

September 11, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

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…

AGCOT

Farm for the Future Tanzania Seeks $800,000 Investment to Drive Agricultural Innovation in Kilolo

September 10, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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TAFST Seeks to Forge Collaborative Path with SAGCOT Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Food Processing

September 9, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 1 min read

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.…

Africa

Kigali Youth Declaration Unveils Bold Agenda for Climate Action and Agricultural Transformation to Be Presented at COP29

September 9, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

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Growing Resilience: Transforming Tanzanian Rice Farming for a Climate-Resilient Future

September 9, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

Kenya

The Ultimate Guide to Profitable Potato Farming in Kenya

September 7, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

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…

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AFS Forum 2024 Secures Over USD 2 Billion to Drive Africa’s Food Systems Transformation

September 7, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 7 min read

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…

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Tanzania’s Tea Sector Boosted by Targeted Fertilizer Research from TRIT

September 7, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 6 min read

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…