African Agriculture and Food Systems
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Kilimokwanza.org/ — At the United Nations’ Climate Conference COP28, a formidable African civil society coalition, represented by Secou Sarr, Executive Secretary of ENDA-Tiers Monde,…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Dodoma, Tanzania: In a move to revolutionize Tanzania’s poultry industry, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Prof. Riziki Shemdoe, has announced the…
Project: “Empowering Tanzania’s Youth: Roadside Vendors’ Path to Structured Access To Markets & Employment“ By Anthony Muchoki AGRA’s Center for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) Programme stands as…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Bujumbura, Burundi In a move to bolster regional trade, the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, in collaboration with TradeMark Africa, today launched an innovative mobile application…
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Nakuru: In a dramatic show of unity, dairy farmers supplying milk to the New Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) have vehemently opposed the government’s proposal to…
Addis Ababa – In an important advancement for African agriculture, nine Tanzanian leaders were among the 78 graduates of the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) program.…
“To lead in agriculture is to hold the key to Africa’s prosperity,” declared Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President of AGRA, at the recent graduation ceremony of the Centre for…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Tanzanian government is encouraging women involved in small-scale fishing to join groups to access opportunities for borrowing modern equipment, including boats, enabling…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia In a new milestone for African agriculture, 78 emerging leaders have successfully graduated from the esteemed Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme, hosted…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 7th December 2023: Today, 78 emerging leaders in food systems graduated from the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) programme hosted by AGRA. The…
By Kilimokwanza.org News Team DODOMA, Tanzania – In a landmark statement, Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has announced a new era of agricultural prosperity for the region, underpinned…
The Government of Tanzania, through Professor Kitila Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, has announced the formation of a 22-member committee tasked…
Kilimokwanza.org News Team In a significant advancement for agricultural research, the IPK Leibniz-Institut in Germany has announced a fully-funded PhD position in plant breeding. This opportunity is part…
In the dynamic landscape of Tanzania, where agriculture meets modernity, the words of Rosemary Senyamule, Dodoma’s Regional Commissioner, resonate with a profound call for change. This feature, presented…
6th December 2023 In a compelling address at the COP28 Food Systems Pavilion Session, AGRA’s Board Chair, H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn, emphasized the critical link between youth, land rights,…
Rwanda’s food systems landscape is brimming with potential, even in the face of limited natural resources. This is largely attributable to the Rwandan Government’s steadfast commitment to escalating…
By Neema Munisi TANZANIA: The abundant surplus of food crops in the Njombe, Iringa, and Ruvuma Regions is poised to play a pivotal role in elevating Tanzania’s status…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has released its 2019 Annual Report, showcasing a year of remarkable achievements in transforming Tanzania’s agricultural…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: In a stride towards bolstering international investments, Tanzania’s Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, actively participated in an investment-focused meeting organized by…
In a crucial session at COP28 focused on the resilience of small-scale farmers amid the climate crisis, Tanzanian Minister of Agriculture Abdallah Ulega provided profound insights into the…
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA) marked a significant milestone in the continent’s agricultural journey. In a prestigious ceremony in Ethiopia’s capital,…
The “Agriculture in Africa 2023” report, a collaboration between Oxford Business Group and OCP Group, marks a significant milestone in the evolution of African agriculture. Since 2000, Africa’s…
Today, communities around the globe come together to celebrate World Soil Day 2023, shedding light on the indispensable relationship between soil and water under the theme “Soil and…
In the mosaic of East African agriculture, bananas stand out as an indispensable crop. Across this region, from the lush highlands of Uganda to the fertile plains of…