African Agriculture and Food Systems
With a $250 million annual import bill, the East African nation is mobilising farmers, processors, and strategic policy to achieve self-sufficiency and become a regional powerhouse. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Tanzania is embarking on an ambitious agricultural transformation, aiming to eliminate its dependency on imported edible oil and establish itself as a key regional […]
By Esther Mnyika, Dodoma Dodoma, August 2025 – Farmers and livestock keepers in Tanzania are being urged to embrace agricultural and livestock insurance schemes as a critical shield against climate shocks, pests, and other disasters that threaten production and rural livelihoods. The call was made by Dr. Baghayo Saqware, Commissioner of the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory […]
For farmers in the Kilombero Valley, a landmark agreement promises to boost yields, strengthen market links, and secure the future of agriculture. MOROGORO, Tanzania – For generations, the fertile floodplains of the Kilombero Valley have been the foundation of agricultural life in the region. But today’s farmers face a complex challenge: how to increase productivity […]
Executive Summary Groundnuts, a high-value legume crop, are fundamental to food security, nutrition, and rural livelihoods globally, particularly across Africa. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the groundnut value chain, detailing its stages, key actors, and specific dynamics within African nations, alongside an examination of the global market for value-added products such as peanut […]
DODOMA, Tanzania – August 8, 2025 Tanzania’s agriculture sector has long been considered the backbone of the economy—but a groundbreaking new study reveals it may also be the country’s unsung fiscal powerhouse. Unveiled at the 11th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference, the study, titled “Agricultural Reforms to Enhance Competitiveness”, was conducted by Cyril Chimilla of the […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Director General of the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), Salim Msangi, visited the TCAA booth and several others at the Nanenane Agricultural Exhibition in Nzuguni on August 7, 2025. During his visit, Msangi expressed satisfaction with how TCAA staff are providing services and educating the public on various aviation topics. These […]
NAIROBI, 6th Aug, 2025 – Africa’s agricultural sector faced a perfect storm of challenges in 2024, yet a report from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) outlines a path forward defined by resilience and strategic action. The AGRA Annual Report 2024 acknowledges the formidable headwinds that threatened food systems across the continent, […]
AGCOT-Led Sessions Highlight Climate-Smart Practices and Rural Energy Solutions Morogoro, Tanzania | August 4, 2025 — A Special Training Booth established at the Eastern Zone edition of Tanzania’s annual Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition is drawing enthusiastic participation from farmers, livestock keepers, and fishers. Organised by the Nane Nane Exhibition Eastern Zone Organising Committee, the initiative […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — July 30, 2025 In a notable example of South-South cooperation in Africa’s agricultural sector, the Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) this week hosted a high-level delegation from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) Malawi, seeking to deepen cross-border learning and accelerate the transformation of food systems […]
Nation’s Premier Agricultural Event Set to Draw Global Attention The United Republic of Tanzania is preparing to host the Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2025, a pivotal event for the nation’s economy. Scheduled from August 1st to 8th, 2025, at the Nzuguni Nanenane Exhibition Grounds in Dodoma City, this year’s expo aims to build on the […]