African Agriculture and Food Systems
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Rice farmers have been advised to use integrated climate-resilient rice production (SRP) methods for sustainable rice production. These methods will help reduce the effects of climate change and produce rice that meets international market standards. The call was made recently in Morogoro town during a seven-day SRP training organized by the Food […]
The Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has recently unveiled a comprehensive 42-page booklet entitled “Mafanikio ya Kilimo kwa Miaka Mitatu ya Serikali ya Awamu ya Sita” (“Agricultural Successes in the First Three Years of the Sixth Government Phase”). This publication serves as a testament to the country’s strides in the agricultural sector under the stewardship […]
Tanzania is confronting one of its most pressing challenges – food loss and waste, with “Tuhifadhi Chakula” (“Let’s Save Food”) initiative which was announced on August 8, 2023. The nation has sets its sights on transforming its agricultural landscape. This ambitious five-year project, backed by a $24 million investment from the United States Agency for […]
Tanzania’s Leap Toward Green Growth: The National Ecological Organic Agriculture StrategyIn a significant stride toward sustainable agriculture, Tanzania has unveiled the National Ecological Organic Agriculture Strategy (NEOAS) for 2023-2030, marking a pivotal moment in the nation’s agricultural evolution. Ecological Organic Agriculture has emerged as a cross-cutting, multifunctional tool advancing food security, farm incomes, soil restoration, […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team As the race to meet the growing demand for precious minerals intensifies, the allure of the deep sea’s hidden riches becomes ever more enticing. Minerals such as nickel, cobalt, manganese, and copper, crucial for everything from electric vehicle batteries to renewable energy technologies, lie in abundance on the ocean floor. These resources have […]
[Abuja, Nigeria, March 8, 2024] – AGRA marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a vibrant ceremony at the Chida Events Center in Abuja, Nigeria. This significant event paid homage to pioneering women across Nigeria and the continent who are leading the way in inclusive agricultural transformation. Aligning with the United Nations’ theme for International […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team In the SAGCOT area of Tanzania, a new chapter in sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment is being written with the opening of the Yara Training Center in Iringa. This center, a joint venture with Farm For the Future (FFF) and Seed Co., signifies a major step in enhancing the proficiency of local […]
In an impactful move toward agricultural sustainability and growth, Cabinet Secretary Hon Mithika Linturi has officially commissioned the Nyalani Irrigation project located in Busa village, Kinango Sub County, Kwale County. This strategic initiative is a component of the broader National Agricultural and Rural Inclusive Growth Project (NARIGP), which the National Government is fervently rolling out. […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – The Embassy of Italy in Tanzania, in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency, extends an exclusive invitation to Tanzanian enterprises for a unique opportunity to engage in business-to-business (B2B) meetings. This event is set to bridge the gap between Tanzanian companies and leading Italian counterparts specializing in agricultural and irrigation […]
AGRA Press Release [6 th March] … AGRA has today released the 3 rd edition of the ‘African Agribusiness OutlookReport’ which sheds light on the impact of the “Triple Crisis” – Covid-19 pandemic, climatechange, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict – on small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Nigeria,Zambia, and Tanzania. The report, which is jointly produced by […]