African Agriculture and Food Systems
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, unless strategic investments are made in the sector. This significant shortfall highlights the urgent need for increased investment to meet the growing demand for poultry products. These […]
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 across Southern Africa, to discuss the future of the poultry industry and its role in achieving food security. The two-day event focused on empowering youth and promoting […]
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 of the poultry industry, focusing on empowering youth and promoting gender inclusion. The forum, which attracted representatives from 23 countries, spotlighted poultry farming as a key driver […]
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 Minister, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, who represented Vice President Hon. Dr. Philip Mpango. Bringing together delegates from across Africa, including representatives from Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, and beyond, […]
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 farming by using a beloved Tanzanian dish—Chips Mayai, a.k.a Zege—to illustrate the broader cultural and economic significance of the poultry industry in Tanzania. Kirenga, while addressing the […]
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 Africa. Young farmers from Tanzania and Malawi shared their inspiring stories, showcasing how technology, innovation, and resilience can drive change in the sector. Their experiences emphasized the […]
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 for October 16-17, 2024, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hosted by the Poultry Association of Tanzania in collaboration with the Food Action Alliance, AGRA, and SAGCOT, among others, this forum […]
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, Tanzania, emerges as a pivotal event for the continent’s poultry industry. Hosted by the Poultry Association of Tanzania in collaboration with Food Action Alliance, the forum brings […]
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 imported fertilizers. Retired Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda revealed a staggering statistic: over 90% of the fertilizer used in Tanzania is imported, primarily from countries like Russia, while […]
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 yields for key staples like maize, with farmers often struggling to produce even 2 tonnes of maize per hectare. However, a transformative solution has emerged through agricultural […]