The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Tanzania branch, is gearing up to aid the government in boosting its capacity to be the first to seize opportunities in the forest, vegetable, and flower markets in the Africa Free Trade Area. Moreover, the government has said it has a strategy to expand its external market for vegetables, flowers, hides, and forest…
The Driving Forces Behind AGRA Tanzania 2023-2027 Strategy By Anthony Muchoki Tanzania is at a critical juncture in an era of robust economic growth but equally notable challenges. The nation’s GDP growth has shown commendable resilience, posting an average rate of 6.9 per cent from 2016/17 to 2020/21. With an inflation rate of less than 5 per cent and…
DODOMA, July 12th, 2023 – In a push towards transforming Tanzania’s agricultural sector, AGRA ((Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems) has unveiled a strategic five-year plan today. This progressive initiative is set to enhance competitive and inclusive markets, benefiting an estimated three million Tanzanian farmers directly. Hon. Mizengo Pinda, Chair of the Presidential Food and Agriculture Council and former Prime…
*Credits the transformation to AGRA-backed rice initiative *Assurance of improved seeds availability is still a challenge *From 12 bags to 28 bags per acre By Kilimokwanza.org Understanding the rice value chain and its possibilities of lifting smallholder farmers out of the mire of poverty in the Sumbawanga District has been a game-changer for a cross-section of residents. According to…
A beacon of inspiration and innovation exists in the bustling town of Bagamoyo, nestled along the shores of eastern Tanzania. Ms Joyce Donati Kimaro, a woman of unwavering determination and unyielding spirit, is a testament to the extraordinary heights that can be reached through entrepreneurship. With the gentle breeze caressing her face and the azure skies stretching infinitely above…
OUAGADOUGOU, – Under the banner of ‘Sustainably Growing Africa’s Food Systems,’ the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) formally unveiled its ambitious Strategic Plan for 2023-2027 in Burkina Faso on Tuesday, heralding a transformative blueprint for the future of agricultural development in the country. The plan was disclosed during a ceremonial event overseen by the Ministry of…
By Linnet Muchoki In a bid to address escalating food insecurity concerns within the country, Principal Secretary (PS) Kello Harsama from the State Department for Crop Development, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, recently convened a key strategic meeting with Dr. Agnes Kalibata, the President of AGRA. The pivotal dialogue revolved around refining agricultural systems and optimizing…
Accra, Ghana – In a powerful address at the African Leadership Forum, His Excellency Jakaya Kikwete, the fourth President of Tanzania and a board member of the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), emphasized the urgent need for agricultural transformation across the continent. The forum, gathering leaders and delegates, highlighted the immense potential of Africa’s agricultural sector…
AGRA President Dr AGNES Kalibata has been appointed as a member of the President’s Advisory Committee for the 28th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Advisory Committee is composed of leading experts from around the world who will provide advice to the COP President on the…
Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture Invites Registrations for Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) The Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture has made an exciting announcement, opening the online registration for the highly anticipated Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). This prestigious event, considered Africa’s premier platform for advancing agricultural and food systems, will bring together stakeholders from across the…