African Agriculture and Food Systems
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…
WAZIRI wa kilimo Hussein Bashe amezindua kituo cha huduma kwa wateja ambapo wakulima watapata nafasi ya kupiga simu bure Ili kupata taarifa na kuuliza maswali yanayohusiana na kilimo…
USAID While Tanzania’s economy has steadily grown over the past decade, over 49 percent of Tanzania’s population lives on less than $1.90 a day (World Bank, 2011). Malnutrition…
By Millicent Mwololo Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) marked its 89th anniversary with its head high up, having been recognised as the largest taxpayer in the country. The 2021…
By Maliki Muunguja, for The https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/ Dar es Salaam. Maize, sunflower, and pulses are significant crops in Tanzania’s food production industry. Empowering women and youth are crucial for unlocking…
Kilimokwanza.org: Celebrating Africa’s Food Systems Champions ahead of the Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit (Sept 5-8, 2023) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, hosted by Her Excellency Samia Suluhu…
In attempts to extend ties with TARI, a delegation from Syngenta and MW Rice Millers LTD led by Mr. Pete Vael, Head of the Syngenta Crop Protection Business…
We all enjoy a delicious meal, but is our food also safe for consumption? It can be unsafe due to hidden biological or chemical matter hidden. From sight or smell…
As fertilizer costs rise, it is high time to promote the availability and increased use of quality organic alternatives. To help meet this challenge, on June 2,…
Overview Agriculture in Tanzania represents almost 30 percent of the country’s GDP with three quarter of the country’s workforce involved in this sector. Agriculture is undoubtedly the largest…
Hassan Al Jabry The global surge in food prices is making headlines, and Africa, particularly Tanzania, might hold a solution. “It’s time for Africa! The Land of Mother…
Safe Food Systems By Kilimokwanza.org reporter “I am a very ordinary Tanzanian!” That is how Ms Joyce Donati Kimaro, co-founder and Managing Director of Joydons (T) Limited, describes…
The Minister for Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Mashimba Ndaki, has said that the upcoming construction of the fishing port in Kilwa District, Lindi Region, will spur the growth…
“The initiative enabled about 82,000 farmers to access loans to improve their rice activities. Over 310,000 MT of paddy was sold through structured markets, and over 20,000 MT…
Yara Tanzania, one of the country’s leading importers, producers and distributors of fertilizer, has launched a special digital innovation dubbed AfricaConnect Initiative targeting rice farmers countrywide. Speaking while…
The arrival of a tractor in the small farming community of Luhindo in Tanzania’s Kilolo district feels to local residents like “a revolution” according to local farmer, Chesko…
MAPUTO, Mozambique: May 31, 2022 – Former Tanzania President and Board member of AGRA, H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, has just completed a week-long tour of Mozambique. He met with…
soybean farmers in the Southern Region have shown keen interest in the anticipated investment by China’s Longping High-Tech. This investment is expected to enhance soybean production and quality…
AGRA and Microsoft, through its Africa Transformation Office, signed an MoU for further partnership in Davos The organizations will leverage their success from a previous partnership starting 2019,…
Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga is the CEO SAGCOT Centre Limited. He has a wealth of experience in East African agriculture value chains. Mr Mwakasaka Ipyana spoke with him about…
This year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place during one of the most challenging years the world has seen for a long time. The COVID-19 pandemic, the…
*Workable input distribution networks key to technology adoption, sustainable and improved food systems Dr Joseph Mhagama is a Member of Parliament for Madaba Constituency in Tanzania, chair of parliamentary committee…
The Climate Overshoot Commission will design a response strategy for if the global temperatures rise above 1.5 degrees Celsius Dr. Kalibata is one of the 16 members in…
By Vianey Rweyendela Smallholder farmers in Tanzania have something new to smile about. Early March 2022, Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa inaugurated District Agricultural Development Plans (DADPs) for 30…