African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam To strengthen food security and enhance the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, Norges Vel Tanzania has introduced “The Growing Resilience Program,” a five-year initiative to transform…
By Juma Msafiri Norges Vel Tanzania has been at the forefront of agricultural transformation in East and Southern Africa for over a decade. Founded in 1809 in Norway,…
Kigali, Rwanda The East African Community (EAC) is set to host a High-Level Forum focused on expanding fertilizer finance and investment across regional production and supply chains. The…
By Juma Msafiri The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has pioneered the Village-Based Advisors (VBA) model to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability in Tanzania. This…
Kigali, Rwanda – September 2, 2024 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to host three pivotal side events at the Africa Food Systems Summit 2024, taking…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a decisive move to protect its agricultural sector from pests and diseases, Tanzania has launched an extensive initiative to enhance plant health services and…
Dubai, UAE –The Regenerative Agriculture Conference, a premier event hosted at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will occur on October 7-8, 2024. This conference brings together forward-thinking agricultural…
Financing Africa’s transformation is a multi-layered overarching challenge that demands special attention and a pragmatic approach to move from billions to trillions The calls for structural economic transformation…
KILIMOKWANZA.ORG REPORTER Tanzania, a nation with one of the youngest populations globally, has immense economic growth potential by engaging its youth in agriculture. “According to the World Population…
By Davis Muthini “We are sitting on a keg of gunpowder. There is no country in Africa where the youth are not angry. If no adequate attention is…
Morogoro, a region celebrated for its lush landscapes and abundant natural resources, is emerging as a critical agricultural hub in Tanzania. The region’s economy, as emphasized by the…
Dodoma, Tanzania – August 22, 2024The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Philip Isdor Mpango, laid the foundation stone for the construction of various infrastructure…
Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by the Policy Analysis Group…
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Birth of SAGCOT: A Challenging Beginning Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, remembers the early days of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter As Tanzania continues its march towards economic growth, one sector stands at the heart of this transformation: agriculture. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT),…
Juma Msafiri In recent years, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have emerged as leaders in the global organic food market, transforming their agricultural landscapes and positioning themselves as significant…
By Juma Msafiri The study “The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public-Private Partnerships: From Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism” by Noah M. Pauline, Victor Mbande, and Lowe Börjeson…
In a groundbreaking move to modernize the coffee industry and empower the youth, Tanzania has launched an innovative Mobile Coffee Cafés initiative. This project, managed by the Tanzania…
By Juma Msafiri Farm Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tunsime Kyando as the new Country Director for Tanzania. Tunsime brings with her a wealth of…
Juma Msafiri In recent years, avocado has emerged as a highly sought-after commodity globally, renowned for its health benefits and versatile culinary applications. In Tanzania, particularly in the…
Juma Msafiri The avocado, often dubbed “green gold,” has rapidly grown in popularity across the globe, transforming from a niche product to a staple in diets worldwide. This…
By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August…
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…