African Agriculture and Food Systems
The Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr. Jim Yonazi, overseeing Policy, Parliament, and Coordination of Government Activities, has issued six directives to stakeholders, expert teams, and lead experts participating in the Mid-Term Evaluation of the Second Phase of the Agriculture Sector Development Programme (ASDP II) and the re-planning for the next five years. […]
Tanzania’s National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) will start harnessing water resources from Lakes Victoria, Tanganyika, and Nyasa for agricultural irrigation. President Samia highlighted this initiative during the culmination of the Farmers’ Day (Nanenane) celebrations, urging the Ministry of Agriculture to explore the use of lake water to enable farmers to achieve two harvests annually. President Samia […]
Mbeya, Tanzania – With just a few days remaining until the commencement of the AGFT 2023 Summit, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called for stakeholders to register and participate in the upcoming event. The AGRF Summit, scheduled for September 5th to 8th, 2023, in Dar es Salaam, is a three-day gathering to foster discussions and […]
The Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, His Excellency Dr. Philip Mpango, has condemned the land invasion trend and changed the land use specifically reserved for Agricultural Research. The Vice President issued these directives today, on August 1, 2023, while opening the National Nane Nane Exhibitions taking place at the John Mwakangale grounds […]
By Elizabeth Shumbusho Tanzania is poised to vanquish poverty and cement its role as a primary food producer in Africa by 2027,” emphasizes Vianey Rweyendela, the Country Manager for AGRA in Tanzania.. With a passion that radiated through his speech, Rweyendela instilled hope and determination in the hearts of all those present at the AGRA […]
Tanzania has seven agroecological zones, each with its unique climate, soils, and vegetation. These seven agroecological zones support a wide variety of crops and livestock, and they play a vital role in the economy of Tanzania. As Tanzania grapples with the effects of climate change, the importance of its seven agroecological zones has risen significantly. […]
By Sifa Lubasi More than 25,000 farmers in the Dodoma, Morogoro, and Singida regions will receive education on producing quality millet and peanut seeds within their villages. These farmers will benefit from the village-level quality seed production project implemented by the Dodoma Seed Producers Organization (DASPA) with funding from the Mexican institution under the Avisa […]
In a recent plan to boost agricultural production, the government has committed to investing further resources in constructing irrigation infrastructure. This was disclosed by the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Anthony Mavunde (MP), while speaking at a Conference for Traders and stakeholders involved in local and international agricultural produce trade, held on July 14, 2023, […]
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 […]
Arusha, 6th July 2023 – President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania addressed the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states on Monday, emphasizing the importance of achieving regional food security. Speaking at the 53rd Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, President Samia provided insights and recommendations for attaining self-sufficiency in food production. President […]