Kilimo Kwanza

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Bridging Progress and Sustainability: The SAGCOT Initiative’s Transformative Journey in Tanzania’s Agriculture

May 6, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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TAHA Trains 200 Farmers in Kilimanjaro as Part of the USAID “Tuhifadhi Chakula” Initiative

May 6, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

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SAGCOT CEO to Address Soil Degradation at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

May 6, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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Tanzania To Celebrates World Tea Day: A National Call to Embrace the Health Benefits of Tea

May 5, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

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…

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Tanzania Launches Sesame Buying Season for 2023/2024

May 5, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 1 min read

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…

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Tanzania’s Horticulture Sector Sees Remarkable Growth, Reaching 8.43 Million Tons in Production

May 5, 2024 · Editor · 2 min read

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…

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AGRA, SAGCOT, CIMMYT, others To Spotlight Africa Efforts to Combat Soil Degradation at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

May 5, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

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…

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The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit 2024: Catalyzing Agricultural Transformation in Africa

May 5, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

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…

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USADF Announces Major Grant Opportunity for African Agricultural Innovators

May 4, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 1 min read

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…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Important Numbers

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:Strategic Plan to Enhance Food Storage Capacity

May 3, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

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.…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:Tanzania’s Strategy to Boost Agricultural Exports

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is taking decisive steps to enhance the value and volume of its agricultural exports, a move outlined in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget:  Reforming Tanzania’s Cooperative Movements for Agricultural Growth

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is undertaking significant reforms in its cooperative sector, aiming to enhance the commercial viability and management of its agricultural cooperatives. Highlighted in the recent budget…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Watering the Future, Tanzania’s National Plan to Expand Irrigation Infrastructure

May 3, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team In response to fluctuating rainfall patterns and the increasing need for stable agricultural output, Tanzania has embarked on an ambitious plan to expand its irrigation infrastructure.…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Boosting Productivity Through Agricultural Research and Development in Tanzania

May 3, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team Tanzania is making significant strides in agricultural research and development (R&D) with a focused investment in seed research, pest management, and soil health. As outlined by…

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#TZ2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Navigating the Terrain, Challenges and Opportunities in Tanzanian Agriculture

May 3, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Tanzania’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP and employing a large portion of the workforce. However, the sector faces multifaceted challenges that…

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Empowering the Future: Tanzania’s Focus on Women and Youth in Agriculture

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team In a robust drive to invigorate its agricultural sector, Tanzania is placing significant emphasis on integrating women and youth into agriculture. This initiative, highlighted in the…

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TZ 2024/5 Agriculture Budget: Technology and Innovation, Leap into Modern Farming

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a move to modernize its agriculture, Tanzania is embracing technological advancements and mechanization. Highlighted in the recent budget speech by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe,…

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Impact of International Partnerships: Strengthening Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector through Global Collaboration

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team In Tanzania, agriculture is not just a means of sustenance but a pivotal sector for economic growth and poverty reduction. Recognizing the sector’s potential, the Tanzanian…

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Hon Hussein Bashe: “I urge our development partners to prepare to sign the compact, aligning their support with our strategic focus areas”

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania is setting a new paradigm in agricultural investment, earmarking a significant portion of its resources to transform its agricultural landscape. The budget speech (02/05/2024) by…

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Tanzanian Minister Unveils 2024/2025 Budget, Calls for Strategic Investment Allocation

May 3, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Dodoma, Tanzania In a detailed parliamentary address on May 2, 2024, Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture, presented the Ministry’s…

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From Morogoro to Tanga: Raha Farm’s Expansion— Youth Empowerment in Tanzanian Agriculture

May 2, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the heart of Tanzania, a transformative story is unfolding, heralding a shift towards sustainable agricultural practices and underscoring a potent narrative of youth empowerment.…

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Africa’s Food Future: Scaling Up Proven Solutions.  

May 1, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

By Dr Agnes Kalibata and Dr Ibrahim Mayaki As former UN and current African Union Food Systems Envoys, we have firsthand experience of the complex challenges confronting Africa’s…

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Avian Flu Virus in Cattle Highlights Urgent Need for Ramped Up Efforts to Prevent Spillover of Viruses from Animals to People

May 1, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Avian Flu in Cattle Signals Urgent Need for Enhanced Pandemic Prevention Measures Introduction In an alarming development, the avian influenza virus (H5N1) has made a cross-species jump to…