April 12, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Team The 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC), scheduled from April 17th to 19th, 2024, in Dodoma, Tanzania, marks a significant milestone by celebrating “A Decade of Impactful Policy Reforms: Driving Resilient, Inclusive, and Sustainable Food Systems.” This influential gathering will host experts, policymakers, and stakeholders across the agricultural sector to review a decade […]
April 11, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwanza.org Team For Tanzanian farmers struggling with acidic soil, a new weapon in their arsenal promises to double their crop yields. Research by the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), in collaboration with SAGCOT and other organizations, has revealed the transformative power of agricultural lime. According to the findings of a soil health research initiative under […]
April 11, 2024
by Africa Kilimo
Kilimokwaza.org Reporter In a revealing publication in Nature Food, the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) has identified significant gaps in the scientific community’s understanding of what people consume daily. Spearheaded by the American Heart Association alongside other global leaders in science and nutrition, the initiative announced on April 8, 2024, in Washington, a comprehensive […]
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. […]