African Agriculture and Food Systems
DAR-ES-SALAAM – MAY 10, 2024 – Tanzania, a significant octopus producer in the Indian Ocean, is working on a plan to introduce measures for sustainable management and harvesting…
Date: May 9, 2024 In a groundbreaking move aimed at transforming agricultural trade in Tanzania, the first-ever sesame seed auction was conducted using the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX),…
MBEYA, TANZANIA—The much-anticipated Nanenane Farmers’ Exhibition will illuminate the John Mwakangale Show Grounds in Mbeya City from August 1 to 8, 2024. This year’s theme, “Choose Better Local…
Combating Cashew Pests and Diseases – A National Effort for Sustainable Yields Attribution:Prepared from the presentation “Visumbufu vya Zao la Korosho” by Ramadhan Kilewa, a Plant Pest Control…
Ihemi, Tanzania — Nestled in the agricultural heartlands of Ihemi, SilverLands Tanzania Limited’s Poultry Training Centre (T-PEC) stands as a beacon of innovation and education in the Tanzanian…
Ihemi, Tanzania — Poultry value chain stakeholders in Ihemi have expressed satisfaction with the modern farming training offered at SilverLands Tanzania Limited (T-PEC). This move promises to bolster…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The African Union, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched an ambitious ten-year plan to transform agriculture across the continent through improved soil health and sustainable…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter During a side event titled “Partnering for Soil Health Data” at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit in Nairobi, Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of…
KilimoKwanza.org Taking to Twitter to engage directly with the public and stakeholders, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled new trading guidelines for sesame, pigeon peas, mung…
Launched in June 2020, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) has become a game-changer for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This mobile technology platform, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture https://www.kilimo.go.tz/, empowers farmers,…
The African Union’s Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH24) commenced yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering over 4,000 participants including eight heads of state and government, 25 agriculture…
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital resource are rapidly approaching…
This article by Prof Jean Jacques Muhinda and Siki Kigongo highlights the critical issue of youth unemployment in Africa and the potential for the agri-food sector to provide…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), an ambitious initiative launched in 2010 during the World Economic Forum on Africa, is drastically transforming the agricultural landscape. With…
Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania is addressing one of its most critical challenges—food loss and waste—through the “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative. Announced on August 8, 2023, this ambitious five-year…
SAGCOT CEO to Spotlight Soil Health at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Kilimokwanza.org On May 7th, 2024, at the Kenya International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Mr. Geoffrey…
Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to the efforts of Mary…
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania, through The Cereals and other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), officially announced the opening of…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania’s horticultural industry has seen an impressive growth in production, recording a total of 8.43 million tons in the 2022/2023 period, up from 7.90 million tons…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders from across Africa and…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSHS) 2024, organized under the auspices of the African Union, is set to convene from May 7th to 9th…
Kilimokwanza.org The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) has launched a new call for proposals targeting agricultural cooperatives, producers, and enterprises across ten African countries. This initiative offers…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Amidst growing concerns over food security globally, Tanzania has proactively set a target to enhance its national food storage capacity to 3 million tons by 2030.…