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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,…

News

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…

Features

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…

News

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…

Tanzania

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…

News

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…

News

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,…

Kenya

PS Mueke Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revolutionize Livestock Farming in Kenya

February 29, 2024 · Charles Mwangi · 3 min read

Charles Muchoki In a bid to bolster the livestock farming sector and uplift the livelihoods of farmers across Kenya, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has unveiled a…

News

TARI Urged to Accelerate Agricultural Research Efforts

February 28, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

On February 24, 2024, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) was directed to expedite its research activities to meet the needs of farmers, thereby enhancing productivity across the…

Tanzania

TradeMark Africa and Global Partners Launch Innovative Digital Trade Infrastructure

February 28, 2024 · Editor · 3 min read

kilimokwanza.org Team In an era where global trade dynamics are rapidly transforming, TradeMark Africa (TMA) has positioned itself at the forefront of this evolution. Established with the noble…

Africa

Transforming Global Trade: The Revolutionary Alliance of TradeMark Africa and Global Partners

February 27, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team In the bustling conference halls of Abu Dhabi on February 27, 2024, a groundbreaking partnership crystallized, promising to reshape the landscape of international trade. TradeMark Africa…

Features

The SAGCOT Initiative Through the Lens of SAVi

February 27, 2024 · Elizabeth Lizz · 4 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In 2010, Tanzania embarked on an ambitious journey to transform its agricultural landscape with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative. Designed to expand…

Tanzania

Tanzania’s Agriculture Minister Urges Agricultural Development Bank to Empower Farmers

February 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

KIlimokwanza.org Reporter Hussein Bashe, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, has called on the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) to ensure it provides advisory services and capacity building to farmers…

News

Tanzania: Carrot Price Drop Shakes Mgeta Farmers to the Core

February 26, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

By Elizabeth Shumbusho In January 2024, the carrot market in Nyandira, situated in the heart of Mgeta within Mvomero district, Morogoro region, showcased carrots fetching between TZS 2,000…

Africa

Sweetening the Deal? Global Sugar Prices on the Rise, But Relief May Be on the Horizon

February 25, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

kilimokwanza.org Team Sugar, an indispensable component in numerous households and integral to various industries, has observed its price steadily increase in recent months. This trend raises concerns about…

Kenya

Transforming Kenya’s Agriculture: A Push for Diversification and Higher Yields

February 25, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team Kenya’s agriculture sector, a cornerstone of its economy, is at a pivotal point. John Macharia, the Country Director of AGRA in Kenya, has identified a…