African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Eastern and Southern Africa Small Scale Farmers Forum (ESAFF) has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to increase their agricultural budgets to boost food production…
Tanzania The National Irrigation Commission has taken a step towards ensuring food security and increasing agricultural productivity in Tanzania by signing contracts with four contractors to construct irrigation…
Chato, Tanzanaia National Irrigation Commission’s (NIRC) ambitious project to construct the Membe Water Dam in Chamwino district is progressing rapidly, reaching an impressive 45.83% completion milestone. The Membe…
Dr. Apollos Nwafor, Vice President, Policy and State Capability, has released the first edition of the FTCA newsletter.
The Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA), an initiative of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), is now accepting applications for its third cohort…
Dodoma, Tanzania: The Tanzanian government, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is set to usher in a new era of agricultural transformation with a strong focus…
In the face of global climate inaction, the United Nations Food Systems Envoy, Dr Agnes Kalibata, has spoken out on the urgent need for immediate action to address…
Juma Msafiri Abstract The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative was launched in 2010 to transform Tanzania’s agricultural sector into a sustainable, commercially viable engine of…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has said that the government will fulfil its promise to enable young people to engage in commercial farming through the large-scale farming program. She…
It is necessary to accelerate efforts to train farmers and equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to produce quality seeds The value of training farmers to…
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, 28th February – 02 March 2023 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office successfully completed three-day quality seed production training to accelerate genetic gain and…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 17th March 2023 – Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has today officially launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023,…
Tanzania launched its National Cassava Development Strategy (NCDS) 2020-2030, a comprehensive plan to increase cassava production, improve the cassava value chain, and enhance food security. Cassava is a…
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY (NCDS) 2020 – 2030 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE NATIONAL CASSAVA DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY…
Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, has launched Africa’s Food System Forum 2023, the premier platform for advancing the agriculture and food systems…
Strengthening local private sector companies in seed production, fostering public-private partnerships, and increasing the use of improved seed varieties are critical steps towards achieving food security and economic…
Dar es Salaam – In a momentous event at the State House, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania unveiled the framework and vision for…
At KilimoKwanza.org, we have long recognized Tanzania’s immense agricultural potential. Today, we are proud to witness the awakening of this giant as Tanzania takes center stage at the…
As we embark on the Africa Food Systems Summit 2023, hosted by Tanzania under the esteemed leadership of President Samia Suluhu, we at KilimoKwanza.org would like to take…
DAR ES SALAAM, March 17, 2023 – President Samia Suluhu will officially launch the prestigious Africa Food Systems Summit 2023 at the State House in Dar es Salaam.…
By Anthony Muchoki In a defining move to advance the agricultural sector and food security, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania has launched the Presidential Food and Agriculture…
In a country where traditional gender roles often dictate societal expectations, a clarion call has risen – pushing women to break barriers, be aggressive, and assertively grab opportunities…
Nairobi- The Deputy President of Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua, has spoken out on the ongoing controversy surrounding the importation of cheap, duty-free maize into the country. Speaking to Citizen…
European Investment Bank (EIB) has confirmed its first engagement in Tanzania in seven years, backing a €540 million investment by Tanzanian businesses. The funding has been supported by…