African Agriculture and Food Systems
From February 5th to 7th, Berlin, Germany, hosted Fruit Logistica 2025, where Tanzania showcased its agricultural prowess with 26 companies participating in this prestigious global trade fair for the fresh produce industry. The event solidified its reputation as a premier platform for international trade in fresh produce, attracting visitors and buyers from over 145 countries. […]
I. Executive Summary This report by kilimokwanza.org analyzes the current state of mango farming in Tanzania and evaluates its potential to become the country’s second most valuable cash crop, as highlighted in several stakeholders’ meetings organized by SAGCOT Centre in 2024 and other stakeholders. Agriculture plays a pivotal role in Tanzania’s economy, and while traditional […]
February 4, 2025 On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in conjunction with the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration underscores a robust commitment from Norway to […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in conjunction with the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO) and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration underscores a robust commitment from […]
Kahama, Tanzania – January 29, 2025 Raha Farm, a leading player in Tanzania’s horticulture sector, has officially launched its fourth facility in Kahama Municipality, Shinyanga Region. The expansion, spearheaded by youthful entrepreneur and CEO Raha Aloyce, underscores the company’s commitment to empowering farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture, and positioning Tanzania as a competitive global tomato market. […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – January 26, 2025 In a virtual gathering, Agribusiness East Africa, in collaboration with key organizations including AMAGRO, COPRA, TOSCI, and SAGCOT, convened experts, farmers, and stakeholders to address the pressing need for sustainable and efficient irrigation practices in Tanzania. The event, held on January 26, 2025, underscored the importance of […]
Kilimokwanza.org The abrupt cessation of U.S. foreign aid under recent administrative policies has significantly impacted East Africa. Nations such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan, which have heavily relied on external assistance, now face potential upheaval across critical sectors, including healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance. The United States Agency for International Development […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a significant policy shift with an immediate halt on all new funding obligations and sub-obligations under Development Objective Agreements (DOAGs), as mandated by a recent Executive Order aimed at reevaluating and realigning U.S. foreign aid. This pause, effective from January 24, 2025, influences numerous foreign […]
The Unseen Crisis: Global Soil Degradation Beneath the lush green of forests and the vast expanses of agricultural lands lies an unseen crisis that threatens the very foundation of life on Earth—soil degradation. This degradation isn’t just an environmental issue; it’s a critical economic, food security, and social issue. It affects over 3.2 billion people […]
By Pascal Lamy, Agnes Kalibata, and Ibrahim Assane Mayaki Given that Africa accounts for a disproportionately large share of people facing extreme poverty, hunger, lack of access to education, climate risks, and other problems, it is where development financing can have the greatest impact. And nowhere is the return larger than in the agri-food sector. PARIS – In […]