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TZSoya Part 1: the soya sector, including its importance, key regions for production, and an overview of farmer demographics.

May 28, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 dakika ya kusoma

Source: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative. (2023). Baseline Report of the Tanzanian Soybean Sub-Sector. Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). Soya (soybeans) is a vital crop for Tanzania,…

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Consultancy for market analysis and value chain business case analysis for selected crops in Tanzania.

May 28, 2024 · Linnet Muchoki · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Title of Solicitation Consultancy for market analysis and value chain business case analysis for selected crops in Tanzania. Procurement Process Request for Proposal Solicitation Reference No. RFP AGRA-TZ-1006…

Tanzania

Spicing Up Sustainability: 1001 Organic’s Innovative Path in Zanzibar

May 28, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In 2023, Zanzibar-based spice company 1001 Organic achieved substantial growth and set new benchmarks for sustainability and community involvement. The company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report…

AGCOT

Farm For the Future Tanzania Limited (FFF) Announces Sale of Premium Sugar Beans

May 27, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 1 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In an exciting development for the agricultural sector, Farm For the Future Tanzania Limited (FFF), a notable partner of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania…

Tanzania

Tanzania Gears Up for World Environment Day 2024: Focus on Land Restoration and Climate Resilience

May 27, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 dakika ya kusoma

Dodoma, Tanzania – May 27 to June 5, 2024 In alignment with the global community, Tanzania is set to celebrate World Environment Day (WED) from May 27 to…

Tanzania

Significant Growth and Future Prospects in Tanzania’s Animal Feed Sub-sector

May 26, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 dakika ya kusoma

kilimokwazna.org 2024/5 budget speech delivered by the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Tanzania’s animal feed industry emerged as a key focus area, showcasing remarkable growth and outlining strategic…

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Tanzania’s Poultry Industry: Significant Growth and Promising Future

May 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org The 2024/5 budget speech for the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries highlighted significant advancements in Tanzania’s poultry industry. This sector, crucial for the country’s agricultural economy, has…

Tanzania

Tanzania: 20 critical issues presented in the budget speech for the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries

May 26, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 dakika ya kusoma

Table 1: Milk Production and Processing Category 2022/2023 2023/2024 Percentage Increase Milk Production 3.60 billion liters 3.97 billion liters 10.3% Milk Processed 77.90 million liters 81.80 million liters…

Africa

“I wish that one day Tanzania is seen in the area of global poultry exports,” says Elizabeth Swai in Forbes Africa Special Edition, June/July 2024.

May 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Elizabeth Christopher Swai, the CEO of AKM Glitters Company Limited, has been featured in the June/July 2024 edition of Forbes Africa. The article highlights her remarkable…

Features

Understanding Artificial intelligence (AI)

May 24, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 6 dakika ya kusoma

By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Artificial intelligence (AI) has a rich history that dates back several decades. The term “artificial intelligence” was coined in 1956 by John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky,…

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Soybean Initiatives Highlighted in the 2024/2025 Agricultural Budget

May 24, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In his detailed and forward-looking budget speech, Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe emphasised the development of the soybean sector, recognizing its potential to enhance Tanzania’s agricultural landscape…

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AGRA Announces Kigali Restaurant Week to Empower Young African Agri-preneurs During BAL 2024

May 24, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Kigali, Rwanda – May 23, 2024 – In anticipation of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) 2024 finals, AGRA has announced the launch of Kigali Restaurant Week, set to…

Tanzania

A Vision for Tanzania’s Agricultural Future: Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe Presents the 2024/2025 Agricultural Budget

May 23, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 dakika ya kusoma

In a landmark speech delivered with urgency and optimism, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, unveiled the 2024/2025 budget for the Ministry of Agriculture. This comprehensive…

AGCOT

Transforming Tanzania’s Dairy Sector: SAGCOT’s Strategic Approach to Empowering Smallholder Farmers

May 22, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

A quiet revolution is taking place in the lush landscapes of Tanzania’s Southern Highlands. Through the efforts of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), the Dairy…

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TBS Joins Global Metrology Day Celebrations: Emphasizing Accuracy for a Sustainable Future

May 21, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 dakika ya kusoma

Dar es Salaam, May 20, 2024 – To harmonize with global practices, the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) celebrated World Metrology Day today, an annual event on May…

Tanzania

Tanzania Launches Digital Tools to Boost Agricultural Productivity

May 21, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Dodoma, Tanzania (21 MAY 2024)—In a move to boost the agricultural sector in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe today officially launched the distribution of tablets and point-of-sale…

AGCOT

Boosting Soybean Productivity: Tanzania’s Road to Agricultural Prosperity

May 20, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In the lush Southern Highlands of Tanzania, a transformative project is taking shape, as detailed in the 2023 publication “Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative – Building a…

Africa

AGRA Announces CALA Cohort 4 Recruitment

May 20, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Nairobi, Kenya, 15th May 2024—AGRA has announced applications opening for the fourth cohort of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)’s Advanced Leadership Programme. This initiative is…

Kenya

Kenya Breaks Ground for World’s First Green Garment Factory Constructed from Recycled Containers

May 20, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Athi River, Kenya – May 20, 2024 – A groundbreaking ceremony in Athi River EPZ marked the start of construction for the world’s first sustainable garment factory built…

Africa

International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated Support Trade Finance in Seven African Countries

May 20, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

KIGALI, Rwanda – To promote trade and foster economic growth in Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI) to provide a $140…

AGCOT

Youth-Led Agricultural Businesses in Tanzania to Compete for USAID Grants

May 19, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Morogoro, Tanzania – May 19, 2024: KilimoKwanza.org Reporter A new initiative under USAID’s Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiatives (AID-I) project will benefit young agricultural entrepreneurs. The project targets the…

AGCOT

TZS 38 Billion Initiative to Enhance Sustainable Agriculture and Foster Job Creation for Youth and Women in the SAGCOT Area

May 16, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 dakika ya kusoma

Mkuranga, Pwani Region, Tanzania—The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development for Canada, has launched a six-year project to promote sustainable agriculture and increase employment opportunities for youth…

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Launch of the “Her Resilience, Our Planet Project” to Empower Women and Youth in the SAGCOT Area

May 16, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 dakika ya kusoma

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The “Her Resilience, Our Planet Project” has been initiated to empower women and young females in the agricultural sector and advance gender equality, agricultural development, and…

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Tanzania Ramps Up Soil Health Monitoring Efforts Through National Workshop

May 16, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Dodoma, May 11, 2024—In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and food security, the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the guidance of Engineer Godwin Makori, Acting Director of…