African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a bold stride towards agricultural advancement, Tanzania is witnessing a historic consolidation in its agricultural sector. The announcement by Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, regarding the merger of Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) and the Agricultural Inputs Trust […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team Dar es Salaam, December 15, 2023 In a move signaling a new era for Tanzania’s public sector, Prof. Kitila Alexander Mkumbo, the Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, announced a transformative reorganization plan. This comprehensive strategy, rooted in the Chama cha Mapinduzi’s 2020 election manifesto, aims to […]
Nairobi- Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has advocated for the local rice farmers to be given priority in purchasing the Mwea Rice Mills (MRM) when it is privatized. Since the farmers already own 45% of MRM, Waiguru believes it is logical for them to have the first option to buy the remaining 55% currently held by […]
The Tanzanian government, through its Ministry of Agriculture, has announced an ambitious plan to construct an international grain market in Tanga. This initiative, declared by the Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), will be realized under the 2023/2024 budget. The market is slated for development at the Horohoro border in Mkinga District, aiming to […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Abdallah Ulega, has said the livestock sector in Tanzania is undergoing a profound transformation, marking the beginning of a new era characterized by heightened adaptability and professional commitment. The sector contributes a substantial 7.1% to Tanzania’s GDP, powering rural communities and boosting national income. Its evolution […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Team A small but ambitious institution is shaping the future of the RWANDA’s agriculture. The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA), mission goes beyond traditional education. RICA is more than an academic institution; it’s a hub for innovation, a cradle for future agricultural leaders, and a movement shaping the future of Rwandan agriculture. […]
Kilimokwanza.org Team CGIAR, the preeminent global agricultural research network, has announced a groundbreaking investment of over USD 890 million. This substantial funding will be a game-changer in the fight against the escalating global food and climate crises. CGIAR’s efforts are aimed at empowering smallholder farmers in developing nations, steering them towards more resilient, sustainable, and […]
In a move that promises to transform the landscape of smallholder agriculture across Africa, the Commonwealth Secretariat and AGRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration is set to harness the potential of digital innovations in agricultural practices, aiming to revolutionize food production and trade within the continent. Digitalizing Agriculture: A Step Towards […]
DODOMA: In a pivotal move set to redefine Tanzania’s trajectory towards a prosperous future, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has launched a groundbreaking initiative to gather public input for the National Development Vision 2050. In a historical event held in Dodoma, the President issued eight transformative directives, laying the foundation for a document that prioritizes national […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – In a significant move to bolster its agricultural sector, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, through the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), has announced the allocation of a vast expanse of land for the development of a palm oil plantation and other crop cultivation. This initiative is part of […]