African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Birth of SAGCOT: A Challenging Beginning Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, remembers the early days of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) as a time of great challenge. Gaining support for the initiative within the political establishment was no easy feat, requiring extensive engagement with partners and […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter As Tanzania continues its march towards economic growth, one sector stands at the heart of this transformation: agriculture. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a bold initiative that began in 2011, has been at the forefront of this change. Under CEO Godfrey Kirenga’s leadership, SAGCOT has revolutionized Tanzania’s agricultural landscape and […]
Juma Msafiri In recent years, Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda have emerged as leaders in the global organic food market, transforming their agricultural landscapes and positioning themselves as significant exporters of organic products. This rise reflects the increasing global demand for organic foods and is a testament to these countries’ strategic initiatives and investments in promoting […]
By Juma Msafiri The study “The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public-Private Partnerships: From Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism” by Noah M. Pauline, Victor Mbande, and Lowe Börjeson (2023) provides a detailed examination of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative. The authors critically assess the shift from the original ambition of attracting […]
In a groundbreaking move to modernize the coffee industry and empower the youth, Tanzania has launched an innovative Mobile Coffee Cafés initiative. This project, managed by the Tanzania Coffee Board under the Building a Better Tomorrow (BBT) project, was inaugurated during the opening of the Nane Nane International Agricultural Exhibition at the Nzuguni Grounds in […]
By Juma Msafiri Farm Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of Tunsime Kyando as the new Country Director for Tanzania. Tunsime brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the field of international development for over 14 years. Her background as a Tanzanian development economist uniquely positions her to lead Farm Africa’s […]
Juma Msafiri In recent years, avocado has emerged as a highly sought-after commodity globally, renowned for its health benefits and versatile culinary applications. In Tanzania, particularly in the Southern Highlands, avocado farming has grown from a mere subsistence activity to a promising commercial venture. However, despite its potential, the avocado industry in Tanzania faces numerous […]
Juma Msafiri The avocado, often dubbed “green gold,” has rapidly grown in popularity across the globe, transforming from a niche product to a staple in diets worldwide. This surge has significantly impacted the economies of several countries, with some nations leading the charge in production and export. Here’s a look at how ten countries are […]
By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 14, 2024. This landmark agreement between Tanzania and China unlocks new export avenues for sunflower meal and avocados, promising substantial revenue growth and strengthening the agricultural value […]
Abidjan, Ivory Coast, August 14, 2024 – The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has announced a $10 million junior equity investment in the KawiSafi II Fund, a $200 million venture equity fund dedicated to advancing clean energy initiatives across sub-Saharan Africa. This investment, sourced from the Bank’s Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), aims to […]