African Agriculture and Food Systems
DODOMA, Tanzania – Dodoma Regional Commissioner (RC), Ms Rosemary Senyamule has been rooting for for accelerating economic development in the region, focusing on agriculture as the driving force. Recognizing the pivotal role of agriculture in the region’s economy, Ms Senyamule has spearheaded governments initiatives to propel economic growth and uplift the livelihoods of Dodoma residents. […]
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – June 17, 2023 – Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hussein M Bashe, provided an update on the nation’s tobacco market for the 2022/2023 agricultural season up to the week ending June 11, 2023. In a series of tweets, Minister Bashe shared detailed figures of the quantities of tobacco purchased by various […]
Tanzania’s smallholder farmers are poised for a massive boost in productivity thanks to a $2 million partial credit guarantee and a $528,600 grant provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The funding is designed to facilitate greater access to fertilizer for over half a million Tanzanian farmers, in a bid to bolster the nation’s agricultural […]
As Tanzania propels itself towards the robust goals in the National Rice Development Strategy II (NRDSII 2018-2030), the nation grapples with a significant roadblock – the dire need for high-quality, climate-resilient rice seeds. The answer lies in the active partnership between Tanzania and a trusted ally, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), poised to rejuvenate […]
Editorial for Kilimokwanza.org: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute’s (TARI) recent announcement to produce a staggering 100 tonnes of Early Generation Seed (EGS) of sunflower seeds marks an indelible milestone in Tanzania’s journey towards self-reliance in edible oil production. This monumental initiative is an unequivocal testament to the enormous untapped potential within our agricultural sector that could […]
In an ambitious move to ramp up domestic cooking oil production, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) has announced plans to produce a whopping 100 tonnes of Early Generation Seed (EGS) of sunflower seeds. Although Tanzania stands as one of the leading sunflower producers in Africa, trailing only South Africa, the country still finds itself […]
Katavi, Tanzania: Located in the verdant region of Katavi, the Mlele District, renowned for its pioneering role in peanut cultivation, is on the verge of a remarkable transformation. Anticipating a further rise in crop yields, the district plans to invest in a fleet of high-tech peanut shelling machines slated for deployment across its wards. This […]
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 […]
Morogoro, Tanzania – Paul Kimiti, Chairman of the Julius Nyerere Memorial Institute, delivered a compelling message to the youth, urging them to embrace agriculture to achieve economic freedom wholeheartedly. Kimiti made these remarks during the 18th commemoration ceremony at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Morogoro. The event, attended by distinguished guests, including Judith […]
Environmental Players in New Tree Planting Drive to Save Water Source Environmental Players in New Tree Planting Drive to Save Water Source Stakeholders and Strategies Morogoro, Tanzania – In a collaborative effort to restore degraded water sources and safeguard the region’s water supply, environmental stakeholders in Morogoro have launched an ambitious tree planting campaign. Led […]