African Agriculture and Food Systems
In the fertile Kilombero Valley, Praxeda Melkior’s journey from aspiring farmer to successful CEO reveals a blueprint for transforming Tanzania’s massive youth population into an agricultural powerhouse In…
Kampala, Uganda – Wakandi, a forward-thinking financial technology company, has celebrated the official opening of its Ugandan office, marking a crucial step in its mission to bring digital…
By Juma Msafiri Abstract Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), a tropical fruit native to South and Southeast Asia, is gaining prominence in Africa as an agroforestry crop. Its potential to…
By Juma Msafiri The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector, leveraging a public-private partnership model to drive inclusive and sustainable agricultural transformation.…
Dar es Salaam Dr Jane Mpapalika, a Senior Researcher in the Capacity Building and Collaborations Department at REPOA, is a shining example of what determination, resilience, and hard…
Dar es Salaam: A Landmark Gathering for Agriculture and Poultry The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, drew stakeholders from across the nation and beyond…
Dar es Salam The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, hosted at Mlimani City from October 18-19, gathered diverse stakeholders from the agriculture and commerce sectors. The rapidly expanding event…
Nakuru, Kenya Despite its rich agricultural potential, Africa imports an alarming volume of food annually. As of recent reports, the continent imports around $50 billion worth of food…
Nakuru, Kenya Agriculture in Eastern Africa is profoundly transforming due to multiple challenges and opportunities shaped by climate change, technological advancements, policy reforms, and global trade dynamics. Countries…
Nairobi, October 17, 2024 – Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja emphasized the need for innovative extension services during the opening of the 2nd National Agricultural Extension Symposium, organized…
Dar es Salaam, October 19, 2024— Tulalumba (Tullah) Mloge, Principal Executive Assistant to the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania ) and a…
Dar es Salaam, October 11, 2024 — At a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., highlighted a combined investment of $6.3…
Dar es Salaam, October 18, 2024 – National statistics reveal that by 2032, Tanzania is projected to face a deficit of 234,000 tons of white meat, including chicken,…
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together key stakeholders, including youth, policymakers, and industry leaders from…
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, brought together stakeholders from across Southern Africa to shape the future…
Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024 kicked off today in Dar es Salaam with a keynote address delivered by Tanzania’s Deputy Prime…
Dar es Salaam At the Poultry Futures Forum 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre, brought a unique perspective to the discussions on poultry…
The Poultry Futures Forum 2024 in Dar es Salaam focused on empowering youth and promoting gender inclusion as pivotal to the future of the poultry industry in Southern…
By Juma Msafiri As Africa continues to seek innovative solutions for food security and economic growth, all eyes turn to the Poultry Futures Forum, a pivotal event scheduled…
As Africa continues to explore solutions for food security and economic growth, the Poultry Futures Forum, set to take place on October 16-17, 2024, in Dar es Salaam,…
At the African Food Systems Conference held on August 6, 2023, in Dar Es Salaam, a key issue affecting Tanzania’s agricultural sector took center stage—its heavy reliance on…
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,…