African Agriculture and Food Systems
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…
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…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) is excited to announce the highly anticipated 16th National Agriculture Show, scheduled to take place from July…
Dar es Salaam, 27th June, 2023 As Tanzania strives to achieve its ambitious renewable energy targets by 2025, the Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) is pleased to…
A warm and hearty hello from Tanzania, often fondly referred to as the vibrant heart of Africa! With immense pleasure and pride, I invite global citizens, organizations, and…
Hadija Jabiri, Founder of GBRI(Eatfresh) and Agriedo Limited, recently visited the youth engaged in the BBT Program. Renowned for her work in transforming agriculture into a profitable venture,…
Dar es Salaam: Empowering youth to enter the agricultural sector through sound policies and advanced technology has become a crucial agricultural agenda in the country. Hon. Hussein Bashe,…
Tanzania and Kenya, the two stalwart nations in the East African Community, have long been intertwined in a significant symbiotic trade relationship, particularly in the sphere of agriculture.…
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Tanzania Smut Control Project (TANIPAC), has been providing education to the public, particularly farmers, about maize smut and its harmful effects in…
A beacon of inspiration and innovation exists in the bustling town of Bagamoyo, nestled along the shores of eastern Tanzania. Ms Joyce Donati Kimaro, a woman of unwavering…
With an unwavering passion for agricultural transformation, Mr. Audax Rukonge is a dynamic leader and he was the Executive Director of the Agricultural Non-State Actors Forum (ANSAF) from…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a meeting with the Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET), Kenya’s Permanent Secretary, Kello Harsama, has been busy laying out the groundwork for the upcoming National…
Dodoma, Tanzania – In a momentous announcement that has sent ripples of excitement through the agricultural community, Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, revealed that the long-awaited Kilimanjaro…
Dr. Semira M. Beyana, a distinguished scientist and emerging leader, sometimes back spearheaded a transformative study that has the potential to revolutionize soybean production in Ethiopia. Collaborating with…
Dar es Salaam, June 20, 2023 The Bank of Tanzania has issued a public notice to remind residents of the United Republic of Tanzania about prohibiting using foreign…
NAIROBI- In a concerted effort to advance the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), the State Department of Livestock Production’s entire leadership convened a crucial meeting today with…
Nairobi, June 20, 2023 – In a historic development for trade relations, the European Union (EU) and Kenya have concluded negotiations for an ambitious Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)…
MERU, Kenya – Under Hon. Mithika Linturi’s leadership, the Kenyan government has taken significant steps to support sustainable agricultural productivity and food security. The effort is in alignment…
KIGALI – The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Hon. Ilde Musafiri, warmly welcomed Mr. Douglas Stephen Shears, the Executive Chairman of ICM Agribusiness Ltd, and his wife…
Kilimokwzana.org Team. In a country where more than 65% of the population depends on agriculture, the battle against soil acidity is a monumental task. Sagcot has recently pledged…
In a significant departure from long-established farming practices, small-scale farmers in the Njombe and Iringa Regions have harnessed the transformative power of lime to combat soil acidity. This…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a recent statement by the Chairperson of the Tanzania Private Sector Foundation (TPSF), Ms. Angelina Ngalula, it has been revealed that over…
As the world shifts towards digital development, the potential of using technology to enhance agricultural productivity, address key issues like soil health, and provide vital tools to farmers…
In a recent visit to the Mount Meru Soyco Ltd factory in Kayonza, Rwanda, Hon. Ilde Musafiri from the Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources provided valuable guidance…