Kilimo Kwanza
African Agriculture and Food Systems
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AGRA’s Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture Opens Application Window for Second Cohort of Advanced Leadership Programme
acebookTwitterEmailShare Nairobi, Kenya – AGRA has announced the opening of applications for the second cohort for the Centre for African Leaders in Agriculture (CALA)’s Advanced Leadership Programme. Designed for…
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SAGCOT 2021 Annual Report: Steering Tanzanian Agriculture Towards Resilience and Growth Amidst Global Challenges
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: In its 2021 Annual Report, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has delineated a year of strategic perseverance, marked growth, and notable…
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AGRA,USDA partner to improve food and agricultural systems for farmers
AGRA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enhance the agricultural transformation in Africa to create jobs, boost trade, strengthen…
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AGRA 2030 agenda in Africa starts to take shape with the appointment of new board members
Nairobi: MARCH 29, 2022 – AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) yesterday announced the appointment of six new members to its Board, bolstering the organisation even further…
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2022 Women Agripreneur of the Year awards
Nairobi: March 21, 2022 – AGRA has begun accepting nominations for the 2022 Women Agripreneur of the Year Awards (WAYA), which recognizes female entrepreneurs excelling in different segments of…
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Malawi Signs Landmark Agreement with AGRA to Boost Agricultural Transformation and Climate Resilience
Lilongwe, March 17, 2022 – The Government of Malawi has taken a significant step in bolstering its agricultural sector by signing a host country agreement with the Alliance…
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Tanzania Agro-Industrial Development Program (SAPZ)
08-Mar-2022 The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through her midterm development agenda, the Five Year Development Plan III (2021/2022- 2025/26) has strategized for a significant increase…
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Laws and Regulations for Seeds
LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR SEEDS (TOSCI) SEED ACT NUMBER 18 OF 2003 and its 2014 amendment, AND ITS 2007 REGULATIONS and its 2017 amendment. WHAT IS A SEED?…
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The 20 Most Promising Businesses in the SAGCOT Region, Tanzania
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is an ambitious initiative that aims to increase agricultural productivity and boost economic growth in southern Tanzania. Spanning eight regions—Morogoro,…
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Don’t slow down on agricultural production gains: Kikwete
Mbeya, Tanzania: February 16, 2022 – Boosting production of strategic crops, such as soybean, for local and international markets, as well as industrial raw materials, is the way…
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Former President Kikwete kicks off tour of agriculture projects
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania: February 14, 2022 – Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania H.E. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete has embarked on a week-long field tour of…
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Twin studies point the way forward for agriculture in Tanzania.
Dar es Salaam: The Deputy Permanent Secretary (DPS), Prime Minister Office Mr Kaspar Mmuya, has said that the private sector investment is vital in contributing to industrialization in…
Features
Two twin studies point the-way-forward-for-agriculture in Tanzania
In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, under the warm Tanzanian sun, a crucial workshop unfolded on the 17th of December, 2021. The focus was the Joint…
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SAGCOT 2020 Annual Report: Navigating Challenges and Sustaining Growth in Tanzanian Agriculture
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) has unveiled its 2020 Annual Report, detailing a year characterized by resilience and sustained growth amidst…
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How Ipumpila’s Maize Farmers are Sowing the Seeds of Sustainable Development
Nestled in the verdant expanses of Momba District, within the Mbeya Region, the Ipumpila Maize Farmers Cooperative Society (IMPAFCO) is breaking the mold of traditional farming with a…
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Tanzanian Government Initiates Nationwide Soil Health Assessment
The Tanzanian government has launched a nationwide soil health assessment project implemented by OCP Company on its behalf. Initially, the project will be executed in four regions: Morogoro,…
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Elizabeth Christopher Swai: Pioneering Poultry Farming in Tanzania Against All Odds
By KilimoKwanza.org Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Behind thriving AKM Glitters Company Limited is Elizabeth Christopher Swai, a woman whose journey is nothing short of inspirational. Elizabeth’s story begins…
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Climate Bonds Launches Green Criteria for Agriculture Investments: Now Including Livestock
Agri-Criteria continues further expansion of green definitions under Climate Bonds Standard The complete Agriculture Criteria of the Climate Bonds Standard has been formally launched today, marking a major turning point in…
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In the Face of Mounting Food Security Challenges, Ethiopia Calls for Global Cooperation at the 42nd FAO Conference.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopia is urging for collaborative solutions to global hunger and malnutrition at the 42nd Session of the FAO Conference. Representing His Excellency Omer Hussein,…
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TURN TO SUNFLOWER FARMING FOR FAST RETURNS, SAYS PRIME MINISTER MAJALIWA TO FARMERS
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa, on the afternoon of June 13, 2021, urged sunflower farmers in the sunflower-growing regions to…