African Agriculture and Food Systems
DODOMA, Tanzania – June 27, 2025 – A new fertilizer plant, ITRACOM, is set to be officially launched tomorrow, June 28, 2025, in the Nala Industrial Area of Dodoma. The launch event will be graced by high-profile dignitaries, including the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, and the President […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a bold step towards shaping the country’s long-term future, Tanzania’s Parliament has officially adopted Vision 2050, a transformative 25-year development blueprint that seeks to catapult the nation into high-income status by the middle of the century. The ambitious plan sets an average annual GDP growth target exceeding 8% and aims to […]
DODOMA, Tanzania – A recent high-profile visit by a delegation from the Norwegian Embassy in Tanzania, alongside representatives from the AGCOT Centre, has cast a spotlight on the transformative power of strategic agricultural development in Tanzania. On June 26, 2025, the delegation toured the Raha Vegetable Farm branch in Kibaigwa, Dodoma, a testament to the […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner, Albert Chalamila, has called on residents to move beyond merely praising the 49th Sabasaba International Trade Fair and instead seize the opportunity to actively participate in the exhibition to help grow the national economy. Speaking today, June 26, 2025, during a capacity-building seminar for […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 26, 2025 – Kilimo RoundTable Africa is pleased to announce the 2nd Kilimo RoundTable Agriculture Summit & Gala Dinner, set to take place on August 6, 2025. This highly anticipated event follows the groundbreaking success of the inaugural summit held in Dodoma during the 2024 Nane Nane celebrations, which […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – June 25, 2025 – Young participants in Tanzania’s “Building a Better Tomorrow” (BBT) program, operating at the Chinangali block farm in Chamwino District, Dodoma Region, have commenced harvesting a variety of crops in their second production season. This milestone signifies the growing success and impact of the BBT initiative in empowering the […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 24, 2025 – Tanzania and the Russian Federation are exploring extensive collaborations in the agricultural sector, following bilateral consultations held virtually yesterday between Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, and Russian Deputy Ministers of Agriculture, Mr. Markovich Maxim and Ms. Afonina Marina. The discussions focused […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – June 24, 2025 – Tanzania is poised for a significant boom in its pyrethrum industry, with government officials and stakeholders urging farmers to embrace efficient cultivation practices to capitalize on growing market demand and rising prices. This call to action came during the 15th General Meeting of Pyrethrum Stakeholders, held at the […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 25, 2025 – In a significant move to bolster agricultural productivity and support farmers nationwide, the Tanzania Fertilizer Company (TFC) today signed a crucial agreement with Dubai-based Sea Energy Group Company for the sale of 23,000 tonnes of Urea fertilizer. The signing ceremony, held in Dar es Salaam, marks […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Shareholders of the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday approved a dividend payout of TSh 125 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2024. The decision was made during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Dar es Salaam. The approved dividend reflects a 13 per […]