April 11, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
kilimokwanza.org Reporter In an era where climate change poses a formidable challenge to global biodiversity and the well-being of Indigenous Peoples (IP), local communities (LC), and Afro-descendant Peoples (ADP), a revolutionary tool has been introduced to ensure transparency and efficiency in climate finance. The Path to Scale dashboard, a novel open-source online platform, was launched […]
April 11, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
By Safari Juma Arusha, Tanzania, has become the focal point for agricultural innovation and biodiversity preservation in Africa, following the landmark inauguration of the continent’s most advanced seed conservation facility, the Africa Vegetable Gene Bank, on March 19, 2024. This groundbreaking development signifies Tanzania’s ascendancy as the cornerstone of Africa’s agricultural resilience and environmental sustainability. […]
April 7, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
The Malawi government has announced a critical intervention in the agricultural sector by suspending the exportation of raw soya beans. This decisive action, conveyed through a press release by the Ministry of Trade and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, takes effect from 8th April 2024. It comes as a strategic response to […]
April 7, 2024
by Elizabeth Lizz
Former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, currently serving as an AGRA Board Member and Chairman of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat, envisions a continent where hunger is eradicated, fertile fields thrive with life, and farmers are empowered to succeed. In his op-ed, he states, “One cannot understate the significance of agriculture in Africa. It is […]
April 2, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
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April 2, 2024
by Editor
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a remarkable stride towards becoming a key player in the global spice market, the Morogoro Region of Tanzania has achieved a significant milestone by producing 2,000 tonnes of cloves, valued at a staggering 36 billion Tanzanian Shillings (/-) in 2023. This achievement not only marks Morogoro’s prominence in the mainland’s spice industry […]
April 1, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
On March 26, 2024, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) held a groundbreaking conference titled “Women in Finance: Embracing Climate Change” in Dar es Salaam. This event marked a significant step towards integrating gender empowerment, environmental advocacy, and finance, aligning with the visionary efforts of Tanzania under Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. […]
April 1, 2024
by Kilimokwanza
By Kilimokwanza.org Team The Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries reports a significant uptick in milk production, from 2.2 billion liters in the 2020/21 budget to over 3.6 billion liters in the 2022/23 fiscal year. This surge reflects the transformative momentum propelling Tanzania’s dairy industry toward newfound heights. In the vast expanses of Tanzania, a profound […]
April 1, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Q1 2024 edition of the SAGCOT Newsletter. The SAGCOT Centre, alongside the regional governments of Iringa and Morogoro, welcomed Her Excellency Ms Tone Tinnes, Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania, on a visit to the heart of Tanzania’s agricultural powerhouse—the Ihemi and Kilombero Clusters. This trip, held March 13-15, 2024, showcased the success stories born from the […]
April 1, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Q1 2024 SAGCOT Newsletter: In the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), the first quarter 2024 was marked by a renewed sense of direction towards the future. This edition of the SAGCOT Newsletter aims to share our pivotal achievements, spotlight our strategic partnerships, and articulate our vision for a sustainable and thriving agricultural future […]