African Agriculture and Food Systems
Because they aren’t satisfied with poverty as a way of life By Agnes Kalibata Across sub-Saharan Africa, roughly 70 percent of the population works in agriculture, almost all…
Arusha. A year ago, Tan-zanian parliamentarians endorsed the Value Added Tax Act 2014, amid fanfares and went home peacefully, little knowing that not everything that glitters is gold.…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), established in 2010, embarked on an ambitious journey to revolutionize agriculture in Tanzania. It aimed to integrate smallholder farmers into…
Dar es Salaam. The private sector in Tanzania wants a sta- ble and predictable regulatory environment which will enable investors, operators and custom- ers to make long-term decisions…
Kilimokwanza.org SAGCOT played a pivotal role in the 2015 Grow Africa Investment Forum in Cape Town, contributing to the advancement of public-private initiatives in eight African countries, including…
Dar es Salaam Today, a significant milestone was achieved in Tanzania’s agricultural sector with the signing of an agreement to support the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania…
Our Reporter In a world facing a growing population, environmental flux, and uncertain economic landscapes, communication is not just a tool in agriculture – it’s the cornerstone of…
Dar es Salaam, October 2013 In a significant stride toward sustainable development and economic growth, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives proudly presents the latest iteration…
Seeds and Agriculture Research Processes in Tanzania: The case of small scale farmers’ participation in setting research agenda 0 A Scoping Study report on Seeds and Agriculture Research…
United Republic of Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives Directorate of Research and Training The Northern Zone Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NZARDI) Farmers’ Assessment of…
By Anthony Muchoki ARUSHA, Tanzania — The pursuit of a green revolution in Tanzania’s agriculture sector is already showing promise, as local companies have begun to engage in…
The Release of the SAGCOT Investment Blueprint Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — September 2022 In the heart of East Africa, a quiet revolution has been unfolding across the…
Press release issued by BRiTEN Dar es Salaam, 7 November 2012 Agro dealers are a critical link in the agricultural input distribution chain; moreover, they play an important…
Your Excellency Dr. Kofi Annan, Chairman of the African Green Revolution Alliance (AGRA); Your Excellency Dr. Eng. Gervais Rufyikiri, Second Vice President of the Republic of Burundi; Your…
African Green Revolution Forum to convene global and international leaders Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (23 August 2012) – The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Jakaya…
Tanzania, a country endowed with large tracts of arable land, has the potential to feed the whole of Africa, according to the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa…
Dar es Salaam; 12th December 2012Tanzania’s horticultural industry investments and development facesmultifaceted challenges that need to be urgently addressed throughpublic private partnership for best solutions as matter of…
Transforming Tanzania’s Agrarian Sector through Maize Breeding By: Arnold A Mushongi (PhD), National Maize Breeder, Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) – Uyole P. O. Box 400 Mbeya Tanzania…
By Anthony Muchoki The magic that could propel farmers to better lives across Africa seems to be improved seeds and access to assured markets for their produce, and…