African Agriculture and Food Systems
A remarkable success story emerged during the B2B meeting held from August 21 to 23, 2024, in Iringa, Tanzania, showcasing how innovation in agricultural packaging is transforming the livelihoods of local farmers. Gibson Kisigo, CEO of JND Poly Bags Company Ltd., shared the inspiring journey of his company, a leading provider of agricultural packaging within […]
Ilula Village, Kilolo District, Iringa Region, Tanzania—Farm for the Future Tanzania Ltd (FFF), a pioneering agricultural initiative based in the SAGCOT Corridor, is seeking an additional $800,000 in investment to expand its operations and advance sustainable farming practices. The Tanzanian government and Norwegian stakeholders support this effort to lift thousands of farmers out of poverty […]
Dar es Salaam On August 10, 2024, Ms. Mercy Mmari, Chairperson of the Tanzania Food Science and Technology Association (TAFST), paid a brief yet impactful visit to Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, Chief Executive Officer of SAGCOT, at the SAGCOT offices. Accompanied by Mr. Sanjay Seth, a sustainability expert, the trio discussed pressing issues related to sustainability […]
Introduction: Over the past decade, the Annual Agricultural Policy Conference (AAPC) has emerged as a pivotal platform in shaping Tanzania’s agricultural landscape. Organized by the Policy Analysis Group (PAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, the AAPC has consistently fostered dialogue between public and private sectors, driving critical policy reforms that have significantly transformed […]
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The Birth of SAGCOT: A Challenging Beginning Morogoro Regional Commissioner, Hon. Adam Kighoma Malima, remembers the early days of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) as a time of great challenge. Gaining support for the initiative within the political establishment was no easy feat, requiring extensive engagement with partners and […]
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter As Tanzania continues its march towards economic growth, one sector stands at the heart of this transformation: agriculture. The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT), a bold initiative that began in 2011, has been at the forefront of this change. Under CEO Godfrey Kirenga’s leadership, SAGCOT has revolutionized Tanzania’s agricultural landscape and […]
By Juma Msafiri The study “The Scaling Down of SAGCOT Public-Private Partnerships: From Large-Scale Blueprint Ideals to Small-Scale Pragmatism” by Noah M. Pauline, Victor Mbande, and Lowe Börjeson (2023) provides a detailed examination of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) initiative. The authors critically assess the shift from the original ambition of attracting […]
By Juma Musafiri Tanzanian sunflower farmers and avocado growers are celebrating a monumental breakthrough in the Chinese market thanks to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 14, 2024. This landmark agreement between Tanzania and China unlocks new export avenues for sunflower meal and avocados, promising substantial revenue growth and strengthening the agricultural value […]
August 2024, Kidatu-Ifakara, Tanzania – In a significant leap towards agricultural transformation, President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated the Kidatu-Ifakara Road and Ruaha Bridge on August 4, 2024. This strategic development marks a major advancement in Tanzania’s Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor (SAGCOT) initiative, now poised to expand its impact nationwide under the new designation as […]
Nestled amidst the picturesque Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro, Tanzania, is a testament to the nation’s agricultural prowess. Renowned for its diverse cultivation of spices, rice, and sugar cane, the town proudly welcomes visitors with a vibrant sign proclaiming “Mama Karibu Sana Morogoro: A Home for Spices Aroma Hub, Rice, and Sugar Cane.” This warm greeting sets […]