African Agriculture and Food Systems
Kilimokwanza.org Team Ethiopia’s strides towards agricultural self-reliance have garnered much attention, with its recent wheat production surge marking a significant milestone. Over the past three years, the nation has witnessed a remarkable 4.8 million-ton surplus, showcasing a resilient agricultural sector with the potential to transform East Africa’s food landscape. Dr. Jean Jacques Mbonigaba Muhinda (JJ) […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team In a bold move to streamline the flow of information and ensure the accuracy of agricultural data, the Ministry of Agriculture in Tanzania has issued a stern directive to all stakeholders within the agricultural sector, including private entities. Dated January 2, 2024, the directive, as laid out in a letter addressed to the […]
Nairobi: The prestigious Africa Food Prize has officially commenced its nomination process for the 2024 edition, marking a pivotal moment for the agricultural and food systems sectors across the African continent. This distinguished award, accompanied by a monetary reward of US$100,000, is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The recent signing of a Collaboration Agreement between the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) and the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) marks a pivotal moment in the international effort to address the dual challenges of climate change and food security. This partnership, endorsed and celebrated in the environmentally conscious setting of the […]
Tanzania and Norway Embark on a Pioneering Partnership for Agriculture and Food Security On February 14, 2024, a landmark ceremony held in Oslo, Norway, at the Climate House, Garden Avenue, became the setting for a historic event in the annals of international cooperation. Tanzania and Norway, celebrating six decades of diplomatic ties, took a monumental […]
Dodoma, Tanzania – In an ambitious effort to revitalize the Pyrethrum industry, Tanzania has set its sights on enhancing Pyrethrumon cultivation, a crucial cotton variety, as part of its broader agricultural development strategy. Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. David Silinde, highlighted the government’s commitment during a parliamentary session in Dodoma on February 15, 2024. This […]
On February 14, 2024, a pivotal debate unfolded at the Climate House in Oslo, Norway, centered on the intertwined issues of food security and climate change. The forum was part of a broader engagement between Tanzanian and Norwegian officials, aiming to deepen cooperation on these critical global challenges. Among the distinguished participants was Tanzania’s Minister […]
On February 14, 2024, a significant gathering took place in Oslo, Norway, marking a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector and its approach to climate change. The Food Security and Climate Change Cooperation Meeting held at the Climate House in Oslo, brought together key figures from Tanzania and Norway to discuss critical issues affecting both […]
Kilimokwanza.org Correspondent Nairobi: Ever pondered the transformation of a single litre of farm-fresh milk, valued at Ksh.40, into a lucrative yogurt venture? This metamorphosis could yield four 250ml yoghurt tumblers, each retailing at Ksh.55. When you crunch the numbers, this simple conversion escalates the value to Ksh.220 from a mere litre of milk, marking a […]
Elizabeth Shumbusho, Kilimokwanza.org Three online agriculture media outlets, supported by the U.S.-based Oakland Institute, have published an article that casts a negative view of Tanzania and its citizens, a portrayal which I consider to be highly inaccurate and potentially damaging to smallholder farmers in Tanzania. The original article was posted on GRAIN.org and was subsequently […]