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Vianey Rweyendela: Catalysing Inclusive and Competitive Agricultural Markets and Trade for Food Systems Transformation in Tanzania Is The Way Forward

July 17, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 7 dakika ya kusoma

The Driving Forces Behind AGRA Tanzania 2023-2027 Strategy By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is at a critical juncture in an era of robust economic growth but equally notable challenges.…

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Editorial: Standard Chartered Bank’s Strategic Move Speaks Volumes About the Future of African Banking

July 16, 2023 · Linnet Muchoki · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Standard Chartered Bank’s recent announcement to divest its Consumer, Private & Business Banking (CPBB) operations in Tanzania to Access Bank Plc reveals much about the shifting landscape of…

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Standard Chartered Bank to Sell its Retail Operations in Tanzania to Access Bank Plc

July 16, 2023 · Linnet Muchoki · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Herman Kasekende, CEO, Tanzania, Standard Chartered

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The Entrepreneur: The Story of Mama Seki

July 16, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 4 dakika ya kusoma

In Njombe, Tanzania, an unassuming revolution is reshaping the local agricultural landscape. At its helm are tenacious entrepreneurs, including Lucy Yona, the 62-year-old dynamo behind the Mama Seki…

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The 2023 KILIMO Marathon and Expo: A Race for Green Change, Targeting the Planting of 1 Million Fruit and Spice Trees

July 16, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 dakika ya kusoma

A concerted effort from Morogoro Regional Commissioner’s office, SAGCOT, Shambadunia, and other key stakeholders has given rise to an impactful annual event series dedicated to revitalising the agricultural…

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Boosting Yields in the Oil Palm Sector: NIFOR, IAR&T, and OCP Introduce Tailored Fertilizer Solution

July 15, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 dakika ya kusoma

The Nigerian Institute for Oil Palm Research (NIFOR), the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T, and OCP Africa have introduced a specialized fertilizer blend to boost palm…

Editorial

Six sesame seed auctions in Tunduru generate 17 billion shillings

July 15, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Farmers of sesame seeds in Tunduru district have earned 17 billion shillings after selling 4,641 metric tons of raw sesame seeds through six auctions held in the district…

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AGRA Launches  Innovative Strategy to Amplify Agricultural Markets in Tanzania

July 12, 2023 · Editor · 5 dakika ya kusoma

DODOMA, July 12th, 2023 –  In a push towards transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector, AGRA ((Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) has unveiled a strategic five-year plan today. This progressive…

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Fostering Agricultural Transformation: Dr. Vincent Aduramigba-Modupe’s Journey with CALA

July 12, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 12 dakika ya kusoma

Dr. Vincent Aduramigba Modupe, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Agricultural Research and Training, is a staunch advocate for building stronger bridges between scientific research and…

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Business development services changed the equation of my life for the better- Mr Exavery Stafeli Mkisi

July 11, 2023 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 6 dakika ya kusoma

*Credits the transformation to AGRA-backed rice initiative  *Assurance of improved seeds availability is still a challenge *From  12 bags to 28 bags per acre By Kilimokwanza.org Understanding the…

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AGRA Tanzania Prepares to Unveil Inclusive 5-Year Agricultural Strategy July 12, 2023

July 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 3 dakika ya kusoma

By Anthony Muchoki AGRA (Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems in Africa), formerly known as the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, will release its transformative five-year strategic…

Features

Najim Zuberi Msenga: Fronts Agricultural, Mining, and Tourism Innovation Mix

July 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 dakika ya kusoma

By Erick Toroka Tanzania, the East African nation, is renowned for its verdant landscapes, teeming with diverse flora and fauna. But it’s not just nature’s bounty that catches…

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Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture Unveils Comprehensive Agriculture Land Management Plan

July 9, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 dakika ya kusoma

To streamline agricultural practices and promote sustainable farming in the country, the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning (DALMP), has announced a…

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Empowering the Future of Tanzania through BBT-LIFE

July 7, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Dar es Salaam, July 7, 2023 – Kilimokwanza.org Team At the bustling 47th International Trade Fair in Mwalimu Nyerere Grounds, a vision for transforming Tanzania’s livestock and fisheries…

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Protected: Rethinking Food Systems: The Pivotal Role of Agricultural Lime in Tanzania Agricultural Transformation

July 7, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 10 dakika ya kusoma

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Samia: How SADC can end hunger by 2030

July 6, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 3 dakika ya kusoma

Arusha, 6th July 2023 – President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania addressed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states on Monday, emphasizing the importance of achieving regional…

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FarmERP Bolsters its Agritech Offering with 8 Additional Languages, Including Spanish and French

July 6, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 dakika ya kusoma

Mumbai: FarmERP, a leading provider of ERP-based farm management platforms, has announced a significant enhancement to its Agritech platform by offering support for eight new languages, including Spanish…

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Tanzania Unlocking Agricultural Potential With Soil Testing To Boost Productivity

July 5, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 5 dakika ya kusoma

In a visionary endeavour to rejuvenate agricultural productivity and tackle dwindling yields, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is championing the significance of soil testing, urging…

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Elizabeth Swai pioneers innovative youth-led chicken project to combat joblessness in Tanga

July 4, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 9 dakika ya kusoma

By Anthony Muchoki Ms Elizabeth Swai is an exceptional woman, a visionary, and a trailblazer in the Tanzanian poultry industry. She has been quietly making waves by breeding…

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Bank of Kigali Partners with USAID’s Hinga Wunguke Project to Boost Rwandan Agribusiness

July 4, 2023 · Kenya News · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Kigali, Rwanda – In a significant move towards promoting the agricultural sector, the Bank of Kigali (BK) has entered into a partnership agreement with the USAID’s Hinga Wunguke…

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ANSAF- ACT Cashew Directory Tanzania

July 4, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 1 dakika ya kusoma

The purpose of this directory- jointly produced by the Agricultural Non State Actors Forum (ANSAF)and Agricultural Council of Tanzania (ACT) in collaboration with and the Cashew Board of…

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South-South Innovation Platform Launched to Foster Cross-Border Exchange in Digital Agriculture

July 3, 2023 · Africa Kilimo · 2 dakika ya kusoma

In a conversation led by Nixon Gecheo, a Technology, Digital Agriculture, Youth in Ag, Data, and Public Policy expert, the activation of the recently launched South-South innovation platform…

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AfDB Commits 244 Billion Tanzanian Shillings to BBT-YIA and Block Farming Projects

July 1, 2023 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 dakika ya kusoma

Dodoma, Tanzania: The African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its commitment to allocate $101 million (equivalent to approximately 244 billion Tanzanian shillings) for the implementation of the Building…

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Tanzania’s Makete District to Specialize in Wheat Cultivation, Says Minister of Agriculture

July 1, 2023 · Kilimokwanza · 1 dakika ya kusoma

Makete, Njombe: In a bid to promote wheat farming in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe has announced that the government plans to exclusively focus on wheat cultivation…