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Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023

Mid-Term Review of Tanzania’s Agricultural Sector Development Phase II (ASDP II) Reveals Progress and Challenges

August 16, 2023 · Reporter 30 · 2 min read

Dar es Salaam, August 16, 2023 – In a move signalling the Tanzanian government’s commitment to agricultural development, the Prime Minister’s Office has announced a rigorous mid-term review…

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Agriculture Sector Development Programme – ASDP II Contributes to Economic Growth, Says Dr. Yonazi

August 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 6 min read

The government will continue prioritizing the development of the agricultural sector as it is crucial for food security, economic growth, and national development. Dr. Jim Yonazi, the Permanent…

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Dr. Jim Yonazi Outlines Six Key Directives for ASDP II Mid-Term Evaluation

August 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

The Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jim Yonazi, overseeing Policy, Parliament, and Coordination of Government Activities, has issued six directives to stakeholders, expert teams, and…

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Quincewood Group’s T-HAKIKI Initiative: A Digital Leap Forward for Tanzanian Farmers

August 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Tanzania’s journey towards agricultural transformation has garnered high-level support, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan steering farming towards becoming a more business-oriented venture. In parallel, Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe…

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Transforming Agriculture: AGRA’s Impact on Mozambique’s Farming Community

August 14, 2023 · Reporter 30 · 3 min read

In a significant push towards revitalizing Mozambique’s agricultural sector, AGRA has disbursed a whopping US$28 million. This financial injection is a ray of hope for the nation’s struggling…

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Former Prime Minister Visits AGRA At Nane Nane, Advocates for Agricultural Advancement

August 14, 2023 · Editor · 2 min read

AGRA, Mbeya: In a remarkable show of support for agricultural development and innovation, Former Prime Minister, Hon. Mizengo Pinda, paid a visit to the just concluded Nanenane Exhibition…

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SAGCOT Partners to Create 420,000 Jobs and Lift Two Million Tanzanians Out of Poverty

August 11, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org Team The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), initiated as a Public-Private Partnership during the World Economic Forum Africa Summit in Dar es Salaam in 2010,…

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Tanzania: The Rising Powerhouse of African Agriculture, says Africa Food Systems Forum’s MD

August 11, 2023 · Charles Mwangi · 4 min read

By Charles Muchoki In a powerful endorsement of the strides Tanzania has made in developing its agriculture and food systems, Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, Managing Director of the…

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Charles Makongoro Nyerere Commends President Samia Suluhu’s Agricultural Boost in Rukwa Region

August 11, 2023 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Charles Makongoro Nyerere, the Regional Commissioner of Rukwa, has lauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for her transformative initiatives aimed at revitalizing the agricultural landscape in the Rukwa region…

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Tanzania Launches Fertilizer Subsidy Program and Agriculture Innovation Center at Nanenane Exhibition

August 11, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

In a significant move to boost Tanzania’s agricultural sector, President Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Fertilizer Subsidy Program. He unveiled plans for an innovative Agriculture Innovation Center at…

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Tanzanian Government to Drill Wells for Low-Income Farmers, Aiming to Transform Agriculture and Alleviate Poverty

August 11, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

Mbeya, Tanzania — In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize agriculture and uplift low-income farmers, the Tanzanian government has unveiled an ambitious plan to drill wells across all 184…

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President Ruto’s Bold Pledge: Cheaper Loans to Revolutionize Kenyan Agriculture

August 11, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

In a major development that promises to reshape Kenya’s agricultural landscape, President Ruto has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide farmers with more affordable loans. Addressing a spirited…

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Tanzania’s Thrust Towards Livestock and Fisheries Investment Flourishes Ahead of Prestigious AGRF Summit

August 11, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 3 min read

Tanzania is set to make a resounding mark on the global stage as it ramps up efforts to attract substantial investment in its burgeoning livestock and fishery sectors.…

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Minister Urges Livestock and Fishery Stakeholders to Register for Upcoming Summit

August 11, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 3 min read

In a resounding call for unity and progress, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Abdallah Ulega, has extended a fervent invitation to industry players, urging them to actively engage…

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Driving Transformation: Examining the Africa Food Prize’s Role in Inspiring Agricultural Innovation

August 11, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 min read

Kilimokwanza.org recently had the privilege of engaging in a rich conversation with Mr. Boaz Blackie Keizire, the distinguished Head of the Africa Food Prize Secretariat. In this insightful…

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As Mr. Amath Pathé Sene Highlights, Africa’s Agricultural Opportunities Outweigh the Challenges.

August 10, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Africa, a continent with unmatched potential, is at a pivotal juncture. With vast tracts of arable land, a young and energetic workforce, and the fervor to make a…

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SAGCOT’s Soybean Race Against Time: Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative Aims to Boost Production to 50,000 Tonnes by 2025

August 10, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 6 min read

Kilimokwanza.org team What can be achieved in two years for the national good? SAGCOT technocrats, in collaboration with a broad network of partners, are committed to bridging the…

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Kagame Says Unleashing Agricultural Potential Essential for Africa’s Economic Prosperity

August 10, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Kigali, Rwanda -“Agriculture is a critical driver of Africa’s economic growth. But we have not yet unlocked its full potential,” in a powerful address at the graduation ceremony…

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Tanzania Launches Bold Initiative: Harnessing Lake Water for Agricultural Transformation

August 10, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Tanzania’s National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) will start harnessing water resources from Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa for agricultural irrigation. President Samia highlighted this initiative during the culmination of…

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Daan Wensing: IDH will proudly showcase FarmFit at AGRF Summit

August 10, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

Kilimokwanza.org correspondent IDH, a prominent sustainable trade initiative, is gearing up to play a significant role in the upcoming Africa Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF Summit) in…

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Mr. Amath Pathé Sene: Preparations for the highly anticipated Africa Food Systems Forum are in full swing.

August 10, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

As Tanzania preps for the upcoming and much-awaited Africa Food Systems Forum’s 2023 Summit, slated for September 3rd-8th, Mr. Amath Pathé Sene, the forum’s Managing Director, outlines the…

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Tanzanian President Galvanizes Stakeholders Towards Transformative Change at AGRF 2023 Summit

August 10, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Mbeya, Tanzania – With just a few days remaining until the commencement of the AGFT 2023 Summit, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stakeholders to register and…

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President Samia Commends Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries for Empowering Youth Employment through the Livestock and Fisheries Sectors

August 10, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

By: Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, has lauded the Ministry of Livestock and…

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Reshaping Tanzania’s Agricultural Landscape: President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Bold Initiatives for Food Security and Prosperity

August 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Nane Nene Agricultural Fair, Rujewa District, Tanzania In a resounding display of commitment and visionary leadership, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has launched a groundbreaking series of…