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AGRF 2022 Summit: Tanzania promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector,

September 5, 2022 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 min read

KilimoKwanza.org correspondent Tanzania is promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector, according to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Mr Ally…

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AGRA and GAIN Sign Cooperation Agreement

September 5, 2022 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

Kigali, 5th September 2022 – The heads of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) today signed a new five-year cooperation agreement…

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AGRF Summit: Tanzania promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector

September 4, 2022 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 2 min read

KilimoKwanza.org correspondent Tanzania is promoting competitive, inclusive and sustainable investment in the agriculture sector, according to the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, Mr Ally…

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AGRF 2022 Summit: Dr  Kijaji  wants Tanzania to serve Africa,  World with food, trade 

August 30, 2022 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 5 min read

Dar es Salaam, 30/08/2022 In the runup to one of the largest agriculture forums in the world, AGRF, Tanzania’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, has called for…

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TANZANIA AGRIBUSINESS INVESTMENT SUMMIT 2022

August 30, 2022 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 1 min read

“Grow, Nourish, Reward – Bold Actions for Resilient Food Systems in Tanzania’’

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New John Deere Dealerships in Tanzania and Malawi to improve agriculture

August 30, 2022 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Tata International Africa is expanding its footprint as a trusted John Deere dealer in Tanzania and Malawi to support the fast-growing agricultural and construction markets. “Tanzania and Malawi’s…

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UGANDA KICKS OFF CONSTRUCTION OF 29 FARM ACCESS ROADS (ROADCHOKES) AT A COST OF 32B

August 22, 2022 · Kilimokwanza · 2 min read

Nyabitusi, KAMWENGE – The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze has today flagged off construction of 4 farm access roads costed at 2.3BN…

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With eight years left to 2030, bold actions are required for Africa to feed herself

August 22, 2022 · Kilimokwanza · 4 min read

  By H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn Promising progress is being made in Africa’s agricultural transformation. On my recent mission to Malawi, I witnessed the plans to create an Agricultural…

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Ethiopia flagships to boost wheat, rice, edible oil seed and animal feed value chains

August 19, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Together with the Government of Ethiopia, AGRA designed three flagship programs to address critical gaps in wheat, rice, edible oil and animal feed availability The flagship programs were…

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Farmers in Makete District Encouraged to Test Soil Health to Boost Agricultural Production

August 17, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Farmers in Makete District are advised to test the health of the soil in their farms to increase productivity in various crop farming, including corn, wheat, potatoes and…

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Malawi seeks bold agriculture investments

August 10, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Malawi launches Agribusiness Deal Room ahead of the 2022 AGRF in Rwanda The launch was led by the Minister for Agriculture, Lobin Lowe, MP and AGRA Board Chair,…

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Nane Nane fair: Agricultural mission to Southern Tanzania

August 10, 2022 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 4 min read

The first week of August is all about agriculture in Tanzania. From August 1st onwards, agricultural fairs are organized all over the country, culminating in the national holiday…

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Samia launches fertiliser subsidy programme

August 8, 2022 · Kilimokwanza · 5 min read

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a fertiliser subsidy programme to start 2022/23 season. A bag of DAP that was sold for Sh131,675 will now cost Sh70,000 only,…

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Call for improved agriculture business in Tanzania

August 7, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam, 07/08/2022 Tanzania under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has placed agriculture at the top of the agenda, thus it’s paramount for the ongoing…

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Improving the Agriculture Business Enabling Environment: A Pre-requisite for Agro-Industrialisation in Tanzania

August 7, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 16 min read

By Dr Barney I. S. Laseko, Policy Implementation Consultant 8th August 2022 Introduction All governments in the world have held agriculture sectors very close to their hearts. The…

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A Historic Leap in Soil Nutrient Mapping: Revolutionary 30m Resolution Soil Information System for Africa

August 6, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

By Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com An international team of researchers have created an innovative, high-resolution Soil Information System for the continent of Africa. The system allows for detailed mapping of soil…

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AGRA’s Women Agripreneurs Top 15 , shortlisted from 1478 applicants from 38 African countries

August 4, 2022 · Kilimo Tanzania · 2 min read

The selected Top applicants are from nine African countries: Benin, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. The applicants were selected from a total of 1478…

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Malawi to create Agricultural Transformation Agency

August 3, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

H.E. Dessalegn paid a courtesy call to H.E. Chakwera to discuss matters around food system transformation H.E.  Dessalegn pitched a Malawian Agricultural Transformation Agency, which H.E. President Chakwera…

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Former Ethiopia Prime Minister appeals for collaboration in fast-tracking Africa’s food system transformation

July 21, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn was in Zambia on a three-day visit that saw him attend the fourth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting of the African Union, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms…

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Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first sum

July 20, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 4 min read

Ministers of Africa and the Americas hold first summit to enhance cooperation on agrifood issues The meeting, to be held on 27, 28 and 29 July in Costa…

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Rukwa Farmers, Sama Kaya Saccos, among 9 microfinance institutions in TAMFI, Water.org plan for affordable lending for water, sanitation 

July 10, 2022 · Kilimokwanza Africa · 4 min read

Dar es Salaam, 25, July 2022 Tanzania Association of Microfinance Institutions (TAMFI) and Water.org have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with nine financial institutions which have committed to…

Habari/Makala

Agricom, NBC wakubaliana kusaidia wakulima wadogo wa mkonge

July 7, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 3 min read

Na Beda Msimbe TANGA:KAMPUNI ya wauzaji wa pembejeo za kilimo AGRICOM  na Benki ya NBC weameingia makubaliano yatakayowezesha wakulima wadogo kukopa zana za kilimo cha zao la mkonge…

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Walima karanga watakiwa  kubadilika kukiendesha kibiashara

July 7, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 2 min read

Na Beda Msimbe SONGWE: WATAALAMU  kutoka Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Kilimo (TARI) Naliendele, wamewataka wakulima wa karanga kubadili uendeshaji wao wa kilimo na kujikita katika kilimo biashara kwa…

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Kenya: Largest market for Tanzania & Uganda smallholder maize farmers – What about Kenya’s small-scale farmers?

July 7, 2022 · Africa Kilimo · 1 min read

The pulse of the East African Community (EAC) economy is agriculture for the majority population. There is a huge race moving away from subsistence agriculture to agribusiness, with…