African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Tanzania is poised to scale up its agriculture and food systems by leveraging the proven success of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) model. The SAGCOT corridor contributes to over 60% of the country’s food crop production, despite covering only a third of the country. Now, following a directive […]
Tanzania, with its diverse ecosystem ranging from the lush plains to the scenic highlands, has always had a wealth of agricultural potential. However, unlocking this potential in a manner that ensures sustainable growth and self-sufficiency was a challenge. Enter the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) – a pioneering initiative that became the catalyst […]
Dar es Salaam – The East Africa College of Business (EACB) in Dar es Salaam, together with PM Netherland, recently hosted a dedicated training event for Tanzanian entrepreneurs active in the livestock and animal feed domain. Under the expert guidance of Dr Deogatus Mbona, attendees grasped the integral relationship between feed quality and animal well-being. […]
In this vox Populi, we delve into the critical insights and perspectives that emerged during the Africa Food System Forum (AGRF) 2023 summit held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Kilimokwanza.org aim to shed light on the intricate dynamics of the livestock sector, exploring the challenges faced and the untapped opportunities that lie ahead. The AGRF […]
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 In a strategic move to bolster its tea industry, Kenya has unveiled an ambitious plan to provide subsidized fertilizer to more than 650,000 smallholder tea farmers. This game-changing initiative gained momentum as a substantial shipment of 47,800 metric tons of NPK fertilizer arrived at the Port of Mombasa on October 18. […]
Nairobi, October 20, 2023 – Importers and exporters in Kenya are set to face higher expenses for cargo clearance services, following the announcement by the country’s clearing and forwarding agents to implement minimum charges starting December 1, 2023. The move is expected to impact the cost of doing business for a wide range of industries, […]
Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Opening statement at the Stakeholders Consultation Meeting regarding SAGCOT’s strategic rollout on 13 October 2023, at the Ramada Hotel- Mbezi Beach in Dar es Salaam: Thank you very much! Good morning greetings [they respond], let me reintroduce myself on behalf of the SAGCOT secretariat. I am Geoffrey Kirenga, the […]
For years, Tanzania has grappled with a looming sugar shortage, but the Sixth Phase Government, led by President Samia Suluhu Hassan, is determined to turn the tide with innovative strategies aimed at ensuring sugar availability for all Tanzanians. According to statistics released by the Sugar Board of Tanzania, in the 2022/23 fiscal year, the nation’s […]
Dodoma, October 19, 2023 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein Bashe, has made a groundbreaking announcement with far-reaching implications on the international stage. The Tanzanian government is set to unveil price controls for maize seeds across the nation by October 20th of this year, in a move aimed at safeguarding the interests of local farmers […]
TANZANIA – The journey of agricultural transformation in the southern highlands of Tanzania, spanning from the bustling port city of Dar es Salaam to the Zambian border, has witnessed profound changes in recent years, thanks to the initiatives of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGGOT). This public-private partnership collaborates with the Tanzanian government, […]