African Agriculture and Food Systems
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Various stakeholders from the agricultural, livestock, and fisheries sectors have commended the implementation of the Build Better Tomorrow (BBT) initiative as a means to uplift these…
Date: 20 February 2024 After an extensive global search, The ONE Campaign’s board has announced the appointment of Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli as its President and CEO. With over…
Tanzania In a bid to enhance the production, processing, and marketing of cloves, stakeholders in agriculture have been urged to harness the potential of the spice to significantly…
February 20, 2024 – Researchers from the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) have been urged to ensure that the results of their studies reach the community, including investors…
Kilimikwanza.org Team Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre, was an editor for the notable 2005 study, “SOYA BEAN PRODUCTION AND UTILIZATION IN TANZANIA,” authored by Beatus…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The history of soy cultivation in Tanzania, like in many other African countries, is relatively recent compared to its long history in East Asia, where it…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In an audacious move toward environmental sustainability and economic revitalization, Hon. Angellah Kairuki, Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism, has unveiled an ambitious Bamboo Strategy for…
Oslo, Norway, February 15, 2024 – President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has urged African nations to accelerate the adoption of sustainable agriculture practices to address the challenge…
In a pioneering move to revolutionize the agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced the launch of the “Samia Youth in…
Kilimokwanza.org Team At the Africa@COP28 conference, Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, the visionary CEO of the SAGCOT Centre Limited, shared transformative insights with the African Development Bank (AfDB). Mr. Kirenga’s…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Ethiopia’s strides towards agricultural self-reliance have garnered much attention, with its recent wheat production surge marking a significant milestone. Over the past three years, the nation…
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a bold move to streamline the flow of information and ensure the accuracy of agricultural data, the Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has issued a…
Nairobi: The prestigious Africa Food Prize has officially commenced its nomination process for the 2024 edition, marking a pivotal moment for the agricultural and food systems sectors across…
Kilimokwanza.org Team The recent signing of a Collaboration Agreement between the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) marks a pivotal moment…
Tanzania and Norway Embark on a Pioneering Partnership for Agriculture and Food Security On February 14, 2024, a landmark ceremony held in Oslo, Norway, at the Climate House,…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In an ambitious effort to revitalize the Pyrethrum industry, Tanzania has set its sights on enhancing Pyrethrumon cultivation, a crucial cotton variety, as part of…
On February 14, 2024, a pivotal debate unfolded at the Climate House in Oslo, Norway, centered on the intertwined issues of food security and climate change. The forum…
On February 14, 2024, a significant gathering took place in Oslo, Norway, marking a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector and its approach to climate change. The Food…
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Nairobi: Ever pondered the transformation of a single litre of farm-fresh milk, valued at Ksh.40, into a lucrative yogurt venture? This metamorphosis could yield four 250ml…