May 9, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
KilimoKwanza.org Taking to Twitter to engage directly with the public and stakeholders, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled new trading guidelines for sesame, pigeon peas, mung beans, and soybeans on May 07, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the agricultural sector. The announcement […]
May 9, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Launched in June 2020, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) has become a game-changer for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This mobile technology platform, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture https://www.kilimo.go.tz/, empowers farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen by connecting them directly with markets, bypassing traditional challenges and middlemen. Meaning “Mobile Agriculture” in Swahili, M-Kilimo is a strategic initiative aimed at […]
May 9, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
The African Union’s Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH24) commenced yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering over 4,000 participants including eight heads of state and government, 25 agriculture ministers, 32 foreign affairs ministers, as well as government officials, scientists, civil society representatives, and partners. This summit, co-hosted by the African Union and the Kenyan government, […]
May 8, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital resource are rapidly approaching critical thresholds. The cost of land degradation due to poor soil health is estimated to be between USD 850 and 1,400 per year for every individual, with […]
May 6, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
This article by Prof Jean Jacques Muhinda and Siki Kigongo highlights the critical issue of youth unemployment in Africa and the potential for the agri-food sector to provide meaningful employment opportunities. At over 450 million, Africans aged between 15 and 35 represent over a third of the continent’s population. This population segment continues to grow […]
May 6, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), an ambitious initiative launched in 2010 during the World Economic Forum on Africa, is drastically transforming the agricultural landscape. With a vision to boost agricultural productivity, enhance food security, reduce poverty, and ensure environmental sustainability, SAGCOT is steering the country towards a future of robust agricultural development […]
May 6, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Tanzania is addressing one of its most critical challenges—food loss and waste—through the “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative. Announced on August 8, 2023, this ambitious five-year project is supported by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and is implemented in partnership with the Tanzania Horticultural Association […]
May 6, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
SAGCOT CEO to Spotlight Soil Health at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Kilimokwanza.org On May 7th, 2024, at the Kenya International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT, will address the pressing issue of soil degradation at the AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit. The session, “Managing Degraded Soils for Reclaiming […]
May 5, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Kilimokwanza.org Team As nations around the globe prepare to celebrate World Tea Day, Tanzania is uniquely positioned to redefine its tea culture, thanks to the efforts of Mary Kipeja, the Director General of the Tea Board of Tanzania (TBT). Kipeja has passionately acclaimed Tanzanian tea as one of the finest globally, emphasizing its substantial health […]
May 5, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
Date: May 2, 2024 Location: Songwe Region, Tanzania The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania, through The Cereals and other Produce Regulatory Authority (COPRA), officially announced the opening of the 2023/2024 sesame buying season. The inaugural auction occurred on May 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Kanga warehouse in the Songwe District. COPRA, in collaboration […]