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It’s a new chapter in Tanzania’s agricultural development under Dr. Samia, says the SAGCOT CEO

March 20, 2024 · Editor · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org In the transformative landscape of Tanzania’s agricultural sector, President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration heralds a new dawn of collaboration, innovation, and growth, according to Mr Geoffrey…

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Tanzania’s Agricultural Renaissance under President Samia Suluhu Hassan: A Three-Year Review with SAGCOT, NFRA, and TAHA

March 20, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 8 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team On Friday, March 15, 2024, Sam Sasali, a distinguished journalist and editor at Clouds Media Group, initiated a thought-provoking discussion reflecting on the impactful three-year tenure…

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Avocado Exports Surge to $77 Million: President Suluhu’s Initiatives Catapult Tanzania’s Horticultural Growth

March 20, 2024 · Reporter 30 · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tanzania’s agricultural sector is witnessing an unprecedented boom, particularly in the realm of avocado exports, showcasing a period of substantial growth under the astute…

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Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) Launches Innovative Training Program to Boost Tea Industry

March 20, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Tea Board of Tanzania Embarks on Nationwide Training Program to Revolutionize Tea Cultivation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In an initiative aimed at revitalizing the Tanzanian tea sector,…

Kenya

President Ruto to Champion US-East Africa Trade at the 4th AmCham Business Summit in Nairobi

March 19, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Nairobi, 18 March 2024 – President William Ruto of Kenya is poised to lead a high-profile government delegation to the fourth American Chamber of Commerce Kenya (AmCham) Business…

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Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge Completion Nears, Will Boost Agriculture in the SAGCOT Area

March 19, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Kilimokwanza.org team The Deputy Minister of Works, Eng. Godfrey Kasekenya, has urged Reynolds Construction Company (RCC), the contractor tasked with constructing the 66.9 km Kidatu-Ifakara road and the…

Africa

Bridging Continents: Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 to Connect Africa and North America

March 19, 2024 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

In an initiative poised to reshape the landscape of global agriculture, the Agribusiness Canada International Expo 2024 is set to take place at the Queensbury Convention Centre in…

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Morogoro: Tanzania and Norway Eye Greater Trade Collaboration

March 19, 2024 · Reporter 30 · 11 min read

SAGCOT Centre had the honor of hosting the Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania for a three-day visit across the pivotal regions of Iringa and Morogoro. This visit, spanning from…

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Tanzania Celebrates Continued Partnership with Norway for Agricultural Development 

March 19, 2024 · Elizabeth Lizz · 8 min read

Date: March 17, 2024, SAGCOT Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania *SAGCOT Hosts Ambassador Tone Tinnes in Iringa, Morogoro  The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is delighted…

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Tanzania Celebrates Continued Partnership with Norway for Agricultural Development 

March 19, 2024 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 8 min read

*SAGCOT Hosts Ambassador Tone Tinnes in Iringa, Morogoro  The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is delighted to announce the recent visit of Her Excellency Madam Tone…

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Elias Luvanda: In Iringa, The SAGCOT Initiative Is The Way To Go

March 18, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

SAGCOT has shown innovation and partnership, bridging the gap between the public and private sectors to foster agricultural growth and sustainability. Said Elias Luvanda, in his role as…

Africa

Opinion: Africa is Soaring to New Heights: The Impact of Air Network Expansion on African Markets & Trade

March 18, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 6 min read

Mr Barba Gaoganediwe When I reflect on the achievements made so far in Africa’s air transport, I strongly believe that The African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market…

Features

Tanzania Private Sector to Convene for Millennium Challenge Corporation Threshold Program Consultation

March 18, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF) has announced a pivotal meeting aimed at aligning the private sector’s interests and insights with the upcoming…

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Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT) Director Discusses Opportunities at the Weekly Tea Auction

March 18, 2024 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 min read

KilimoKwanza.org In a recent update from the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT), Mary Kipeja, the Director General, discussed the manifold opportunities presented at the ongoing weekly Tea Auction…

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Tanzania-Norway Agri Collaboration Flourishes with Norwegian Ambassador’s Visit to SAGCOT

March 18, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter “Agriculture means business! It was fascinating to see how SAGCOT and its partners are spearheading responsible, private-sector-led agricultural innovation, contributing to Tanzania’s food security and economic…

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Tanzania and the Netherlands Launch Potato Seed Registration Guide to Boost Agriculture and Food Security

March 17, 2024 · Kilimokwanza · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a move to bolster the agricultural sector and ensure food security, Tanzania, in partnership with the Dutch Embassy, has unveiled a comprehensive guidebook for the…

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3 Years of Dr. Samia: The Launch of Dar es Salaam’s Tea Auction Heralds Improved Markets for Tanzania Tea and Other Products

March 17, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter For years, Tanzanian tea traders and producers faced the challenge of participating in the Mombasa Tea Auction in Kenya, which, being the largest of its kind…

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Rice Farmers Trained in Integrated Climate-Resilient Rice Production Methods

March 17, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

By Kilimokwanza.org Team Rice farmers have been advised to use integrated climate-resilient rice production (SRP) methods for sustainable rice production. These methods will help reduce the effects of…

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Minister Bashe Lauds Achievements in Agriculture Under President Hassan’s Visionary Leadership

March 16, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has recently unveiled a comprehensive 42-page booklet entitled “Mafanikio ya Kilimo kwa Miaka Mitatu ya Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita” (“Agricultural Successes…

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Tanzania: Initiative to Combat Food Loss: Tuhifadhi Chakula

March 12, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Tanzania is confronting one of its most pressing challenges – food loss and waste, with “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative which was announced on August 8, 2023.…

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Tanzania Launches Groundbreaking National Strategy for Ecological Organic Agriculture 2023-2030″

March 11, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Tanzania’s Leap Toward Green Growth: The National Ecological Organic Agriculture StrategyIn a significant stride toward sustainable agriculture, Tanzania has unveiled the National Ecological Organic Agriculture Strategy (NEOAS) for…

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ocean’s Bounty or Pandora’s Box? Reassessing the True Cost of Deep-Sea Mining

March 10, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team As the race to meet the growing demand for precious minerals intensifies, the allure of the deep sea’s hidden riches becomes ever more enticing. Minerals such…

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AGRA Celebrates International Women’s Day, Launches 2024 Edition of the Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA)

March 9, 2024 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

[Abuja, Nigeria, March 8, 2024] – AGRA marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a vibrant ceremony at the Chida Events Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event…

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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…