African Agriculture and Food Systems
Africa Food Systems Forum 2024: Driving Financial Investments to Transform Africa’s Food Systems Kilimokwanza.org Team Kigali, Rwanda, September 2-6, 2024 – The Africa Food Systems (AFS) Forum 2024 concluded with strong commitments to addressing one of the most critical challenges facing the continent: the need for robust financial investment to transform food systems and ensure […]
The Tanzania Tea Research Institute (TRIT) has made significant strides in optimizing tea production across the country, driven by its latest research on the most suitable fertilizer use and soil fertility management. With tea being one of Tanzania’s major export commodities, this research is seen as a game-changer for the country’s tea sector, particularly for […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Common beans are a staple crop and a crucial cash crop in East Africa, particularly in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Widely cultivated by smallholder farmers across these countries, beans are valued not only for their affordability and nutrition but also for their resilience in diverse climates. These qualities have enabled beans to become […]
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, AGRA President The climate crisis is no longer a distant threat; it’s an immediate and pressing reality. The world is on a trajectory that suggests we will exceed the critical 1.5°C warming limit set by the Paris Agreement. This “climate overshoot” is poised to wreak havoc on global health, food security, […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team At a recent Business-to-Business (B2B) meeting held in Iringa from August 21st to 23rd, 2024, agricultural stakeholders from across Tanzania gathered to discuss innovative solutions to the pressing issue of post-harvest losses. The meeting, part of the USAID-funded Feed the Future Tanzania Tuhifadhi Chakula (Let’s Save Food) project, was organized by the Southern […]
African Youth Recognized as Key to Transforming the Continent’s Food Systems through Innovation and a Dynamic Workforce. Kigali—AGRA, formerly the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, and its partners have launched the African Youth Common Position on Food Systems, Policy, and Climate Change alongside a call to action for 2024. This initiative underscores the […]
Kigali, Rwanda September 4 th , 2024 – AGRA and partners has today launched the African YoutCommon Position on Food Systems, Policy and Climate Change and call to action 2024 affirming thatAfrican youth hold the greatest potential to grow the continent’s food systems through innovation andvibrant labor.“The 2024 youth common position paper highlights the current […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team Bean farming is a lucrative and accessible agricultural activity in East Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. This farming type is cost-effective and highly profitable, especially with proper knowledge and techniques. Beans are a staple food in many East African households, providing essential nutrients such as protein, fiber, and iron. Additionally, the […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of African agriculture. The report highlights critical data and insights that shed light on the challenges and opportunities facing the continent’s agri-food sector. Here are the nine […]
Kilimokwanza.org The 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report (AASR), titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa,” has identified Ethiopia as one of the least-performing countries in terms of agricultural growth, particularly in the context of agro-industrialization. Despite significant investments in Integrated Agro-Industrial Parks (IAIPs) and Rural Transformation Centers (RTCs), Ethiopia’s agricultural sector […]