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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.…

#FoodSystems Champions

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…

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Empowering Tanga’s Youth: The OurCity Initiative’s Transformative Impact

April 27, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 14 min read

Welcome to the Tanga Yetu Initiative Tanga is one of the selected cities under the ‘OurCity Initiative’ funded by Fondation Botnar, a Swiss philanthropic foundation working to improve…

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BBT Program Beneficiary Opens Second Farm

April 27, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Raha Aloyce, a beneficiary of the BBT Program, which empowers youth in agriculture and is funded by the Agricultural Input Trust Fund (AGTF), has opened another seedling farm…

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Cropland Can Support High Bird Diversity in Heterogeneous Rural Tropical Landscapes

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

Juma M Msafiri Nestled in southern-central Tanzania, the Kilombero Valley offers a unique perspective on the intersection of agriculture and biodiversity. This fertile valley, defined by the Udzungwa…

AGCOT

Agriculture Growth Corridors of Tanzania on the Horizon: SAGCOT to Broaden Operations as Directed by Agriculture Minister

April 26, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org reporter In a strategic move poised to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) convened a high-level meeting on April 19, 2024,…

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Norway’s Commitment to Boosting Tanzanian Agriculture: A Partnership for Modernization and Market Access

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a meeting held on April 22, 2024, with Hon Adam Malima, the Regional Commissioner of Morogoro, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, Tone Tinnes reaffirmed Norway’s unwavering…

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NCBA Launches Revolutionary Banking App to Boost Financial Inclusion in East Africa

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam, April 2024 – The NCBA Group has taken a significant leap forward in digital banking by launching its innovative omnichannel application, NCBA Now, in Tanzania.…

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Manitoba Farmer Champions Soil Health at 2024 Camrose Conference

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

Joe Gardiner Advocates for Regenerative Practices to Revitalize Agriculture Camrose, AB — At the 2024 Introduction to Soil Health Conference in Camrose, a gathering enriched by the insights…

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Tanzania’s Firm Rebuttal to Accusations of Involvement in Fertilizer Scandal

April 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a striking development, prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, known for his influential legal roles in Kenya, has ignited a significant controversy with a tweet accusing parties…

AGCOT

Tanzania: The Promise of the National Lime Application Guidelines

April 25, 2024 · Brenda Ngatara · 4 min read

By Brenda Ngatara In Tanzania, agriculture forms the backbone of the economy, supporting the livelihoods of most of the population. However, soil acidity has long plagued productivity. The…

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Africa’s $824 Billion Debt Burden and Opaque Resource-Backed Loans Hinder Its Potential, African Development Bank President Warns

April 24, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Washington, D.C., United States of America, April 24, 2024 – Africa’s enormous economic potential is facing a severe setback due to the proliferation of non-transparent resource-backed loans, which…

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Tanzania Tea Board Explores Investment Opportunities During President’s Visit to Turkey

April 24, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org reporter To bolster economic ties between Tanzania and Turkey, the Tanzania Tea Board actively engaged in discussions with the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon.…

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Agriculture in Tanzania: Addressing Soil Acidity through Education and Innovation

April 24, 2024 · Brenda Ngatara · 4 min read

By Brenda Ngatara To promote sustainable agriculture in Tanzania, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre and the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) launched a series…

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Revolutionary Agricultural Financing Mechanism Launched in Tanzania to Boost Tea Industry

April 23, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Tanzania’s tea industry is set for a transformation with introducing the DUNDULIZA ROPAD (Revolving Fund for Agricultural Development), a groundbreaking initiative to restructure the financing mechanism…