African Agriculture and Food Systems
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund, a $200…
August 14, 2024 In a groundbreaking showcase at the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition in Dodoma, the Brazilian company Longping has demonstrated that the region’s land, often dismissed…
In an interview in Dar es Salaam, AGRA Chairman Hailemariam Dessalegn discusses the pivotal role of agriculture in Tanzania’s economy, which contributes 30% to the GDP and supports…
Dodoma, Tanzania—At the Nane Nane International EXPO in Dodoma 2024, Rhoda Mwita, the founder and executive director of Kilimo Roundtable, stood before a diverse audience in Dodoma to…
Dodoma, Tanzania – Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, launched The Kilimo Roundtable Africa on August 7, 2024, in Dodoma, emphasizing the transformative potential of agriculture for…
Dodoma, Tanzania — The Tanzanian government has initiated the process of issuing food security bonds to bolster the agricultural sector and enhance the capital available to lend to…
Dodoma, Tanzania — The 2024 Nane Nane National Exhibitions in Dodoma witnessed a pivotal moment in Tanzania’s agricultural progress with Agricom Africa’s handover of sophisticated farming equipment to…
August 2024, Kidatu-Ifakara, Tanzania – In a significant leap towards agricultural transformation, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge on August 4, 2024.…
Kilimokwanza.org Editorial According to the Avocado Strategic Partnership, SAGCOT Brief 08/2024-1, Tanzania’s avocado industry is experiencing rapid growth, positioning the country as a major player in the global…
Dodoma, August 4, 2024 – Today marks an exciting day at the Nane Nane agricultural exhibition in Dodoma as stakeholders from across Tanzania gather to celebrate Avocado Day.…
On August 3, 2024, at the Youth and Women’s Conference during the Nane Nane Exhibition, Tulalumba Mloge (Tula), the executive assistant to the SAGCOT CEO, highlighted the organization’s…
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Feed the Future, an innovative initiative by the U.S. Government is at the forefront of the global fight against hunger and poverty. Born out of…
Dodoma, August 3, 2024 – Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT Centre), concluded the Youth and Women Congress at the Nane…
Kilosa, Morogoro – August 3, 2024—On the eve of the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions, President Samia Suluhu Hassan addressed the people of Kilosa in Morogoro after officially opening…
On August 3rd, during the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibitions across the country, President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially inaugurated a new irrigation dam at the Mtibwa Sugar Factory in…
Dodoma, July 26, 2024 – Tanzania launched the National Cooperative Bank (NCB) in a historic move, marking a pivotal moment for the nation’s cooperative movement and agricultural sector.…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant diplomatic shift, the Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam will now oversee Norway’s diplomatic relations with Uganda, alongside Rwanda, Burundi,…
📌 The Ministry of Livestock and Research Institutions Must Ensure the Availability of Livestock Seeds and Feed 📌 The Government Will Continue to Facilitate the Availability of Fertilizer…
Nestled amidst the picturesque Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro, Tanzania, is a testament to the nation’s agricultural prowess. Renowned for its diverse cultivation of spices, rice, and sugar cane, the…
By Anthony John Tanzania’s agricultural sector has achieved a major triumph, raking in a staggering $2.32 billion from the export of 1.57 million tons of fruits and legumes.…
The African Development Bank’s 2024 Country Focus Report for Tanzania provides an overview of the country’s economic landscape, emphasizing the need for structural transformation to sustain growth and…
Dodoma, Tanzania— The annual Nane Nane Agricultural Expo 2024, set to take place in Dodoma, will feature the Avocado Pavilion, a special highlight organized by AFRIFARM in collaboration…
Enhancing Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Through the Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS) Tanzania is revolutionizing its agricultural sector with the Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS), a comprehensive…
DODOMA, Tanzania – In anticipation of the 31st Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition, SAGCOT Centre CEO Geoffrey Kirenga commemorated Tanzania’s agricultural advancements on July 31, 2024. He highlighted…