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Tanzania-Norway Agri Collaboration Flourishes with Norwegian Ambassador’s Visit to SAGCOT

March 18, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter “Agriculture means business! It was fascinating to see how SAGCOT and its partners are spearheading responsible, private-sector-led agricultural innovation, contributing to Tanzania’s food security and economic…

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Tanzania and the Netherlands Launch Potato Seed Registration Guide to Boost Agriculture and Food Security

March 17, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a move to bolster the agricultural sector and ensure food security, Tanzania, in partnership with the Dutch Embassy, has unveiled a comprehensive guidebook for the…

News

3 Years of Dr. Samia: The Launch of Dar es Salaam’s Tea Auction Heralds Improved Markets for Tanzania Tea and Other Products

March 17, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter For years, Tanzanian tea traders and producers faced the challenge of participating in the Mombasa Tea Auction in Kenya, which, being the largest of its kind…

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Rice Farmers Trained in Integrated Climate-Resilient Rice Production Methods

March 17, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team Rice farmers have been advised to use integrated climate-resilient rice production (SRP) methods for sustainable rice production. These methods will help reduce the effects of…

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Minister Bashe Lauds Achievements in Agriculture Under President Hassan’s Visionary Leadership

March 16, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has recently unveiled a comprehensive 42-page booklet entitled “Mafanikio ya Kilimo kwa Miaka Mitatu ya Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita” (“Agricultural Successes…

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Tanzania: Initiative to Combat Food Loss: Tuhifadhi Chakula

March 12, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Tanzania is confronting one of its most pressing challenges – food loss and waste, with “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative which was announced on August 8, 2023.…

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Tanzania Launches Groundbreaking National Strategy for Ecological Organic Agriculture 2023-2030″

March 11, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Tanzania’s Leap Toward Green Growth: The National Ecological Organic Agriculture StrategyIn a significant stride toward sustainable agriculture, Tanzania has unveiled the National Ecological Organic Agriculture Strategy (NEOAS) for…

Africa

ocean’s Bounty or Pandora’s Box? Reassessing the True Cost of Deep-Sea Mining

March 10, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team As the race to meet the growing demand for precious minerals intensifies, the allure of the deep sea’s hidden riches becomes ever more enticing. Minerals such…

Africa

AGRA Celebrates International Women’s Day, Launches 2024 Edition of the Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA)

March 9, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

[Abuja, Nigeria, March 8, 2024] – AGRA marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a vibrant ceremony at the Chida Events Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event…

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Yara Tanzania Partners with Farm For the Future and Seed Co to Launch a Training Center in SAGCOT Area to Boost Farm Productivity and Empowerment

March 8, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the SAGCOT area of Tanzania, a new chapter in sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment is being written with the opening of the Yara Training…

Kenya

Nyalani Irrigation Scheme Launched: A Fresh Wave of Agricultural Prosperity in Kwale County

March 7, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

In an impactful move toward agricultural sustainability and growth, Cabinet Secretary Hon Mithika Linturi has officially commissioned the Nyalani Irrigation project located in Busa village, Kinango Sub County,…

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Register Now: B2B Meetings with Italian Agriculture Machinery Companies in Dar es Salaam

March 7, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Embassy of Italy in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, extends an exclusive invitation to Tanzanian enterprises for a unique…

Africa

New SME Impact Report Advocates Enhanced Support for Agribusinesses to Navigate the “Triple Crisis”

March 6, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

AGRA Press Release [6 th March] … AGRA has today released the 3 rd edition of the ‘African Agribusiness OutlookReport’ which sheds light on the impact of the…

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The 2024 Meetings Africa Edition Confirms Gauteng Means Business!

March 6, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

 By Barba Gaoganediwe Fostering meaningful connections and collaborations remains the cornerstone of success in our ever-evolving landscape of global business. The recently ended Meetings Africa, which was held…

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USDA Advances Economic Opportunity and Fairness in Agriculture with New Rule

March 6, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Washington, D.C., March 5, 2024 – In a significant move towards promoting fairness and competition within the agriculture sector, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a…

Africa

Empowering Women: The Economic and Social Benefits of Poultry Farming

March 5, 2024 · Charles Mwangi · 2 min read

By Charles Anthony In Tanzania, a country celebrated for its rich agricultural heritage, Silverlands Tanzania is at the forefront of advancing food security and women’s empowerment. As one…

Africa

Silverlands: Advancing Poultry Farming in Tanzania and Beyond

March 5, 2024 · Elizabeth Lizz · 3 min read

By Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Contributor In Tanzania, Silverlands showcases the transformative power of adopting innovative agricultural techniques and committing to sustainability. Mwanamvua Shamte and Jeremiah Kilato, in their…

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Silverlands Tanzania Advocates for Early Vaccination to Boost Poultry Health

March 4, 2024 · Charles Mwangi · 2 min read

By Charles Anthony Silverlands Tanzania, a prominent figure in the country’s poultry sector, is calling on stakeholders to prioritize the early vaccination of chicks. This initiative aims to…

Africa

Tribute: President Ali Hassan Mwinyi as a Farmer! 

March 4, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Geoffrey Kirenga   During his presidency from 1985 to 1995, the late President Ali Hassan Mwinyi implemented significant policies to support the agricultural sector in Tanzania. Mwinyi, whose life…

Tanzania

Tanzania Mourns the Passing of Agricultural Research Titan, Dr. Geoffrey Mkamilo

March 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team In a solemn announcement, the newly appointed Director General of the Tanzania Agriculture Research Institute (TARI), Dr. Thomas Bwana, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing…

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SAGCOT Innovating Development Corridors: A Blend of Insight and Inclusivity

March 3, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 6 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team On a bright day in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a gathering of minds and hearts took place, marking a significant moment in the journey towards sustainable…

Kenya

Nyandarua North Farmers Encouraged to Embrace Poultry and Pomegranate Farming for Climate Resilience and Nutrition

March 2, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

By Anthony Mwangi, Kenya News Agency Farmers in Nyandarua North have been urged to venture into poultry and pomegranate farming to combat climate change challenges while simultaneously improving…

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Silverlands Tanzania Presents: Exclusive Poultry Farming Masterclass in Dar es Salaam

March 1, 2024 · Elizabeth Lizz · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team Poultry Farming Seminar Announced for Dar es Salaam and the Coast Region To boost the poultry industry, Silverlands Tanzania Limited is hosting a comprehensive seminar focusing…

Tanzania

Transforming Agrifood Systems: Addressing Hidden Costs and Sustainability Challenges in Tanzania

February 29, 2024 · Kilimo Tanzania · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released its seminal report for 2023, titled “The State of Food and Agriculture.” This report,…