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Tanzania’s Collaborative Agricultural Future: Engaging Stakeholders for Enhanced Market Access and Financial Support

July 29, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – In a visionary effort to bolster its agricultural sector, Tanzania has launched a comprehensive initiative to engage various stakeholders, including financial institutions, private sector partners, and international donors. This initiative aims to improve market access, increase financial support for farmers, and foster collaboration across the agricultural value chain. By working together, the government and its partners…

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Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2024: A Visionary Gathering for Agricultural Transformation

July 24, 2024
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Dodoma, Tanzania – This August, Tanzania will host a grand celebration of its agricultural heritage and future at the Nanenane Agricultural International Expo 2024. Set against the Nanenane Exhibition Grounds in Nzuguni, Dodoma, the event will run from the 1st to the 8th, showcasing the best agricultural, livestock, and fisheries sectors. A Historical Celebration Farmer’s Day, a tradition initiated…

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Tanzania Secures $576 Million Investment to Transform Mkulazi into Agricultural Powerhouse

July 17, 2024
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DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC) announced in June a landmark $576 million investment for Mkulazi, Morogoro, poised to revolutionize the nation’s agricultural sector. This multifaceted project aims to diversify agricultural production, create employment opportunities, and stimulate economic growth. Key Highlights: Diversified Agricultural Ventures: Three major investors will spearhead the transformation of Mkulazi: Economic Impact…

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Kilimo Roundtable Inaugural Gala to Spark Collaboration, Innovation, and Growth in Agriculture.

July 16, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – July 16, 2024 Kilimo Roundtable Africa, a platform for Collaboration, Innovation, and Growth in the agriculture sector, has urged Tanzanians to seize emerging opportunities in agriculture locally, regionally, and internationally. In a press release issued today in Dar es Salaam, Rhoda Magoiga Mwita, the CEO of Kilimo Roundtable, emphasised the platform’s unwavering commitment to…

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President Samia Suluhu Hassan Inaugurates Modern Silos and Grain Storage Facilities in Katavi

July 14, 2024
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On July 14, 2024, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, officially inaugurated state-of-the-art silos, grain storage facilities, and launched the 2024/2025 grain purchasing season in Katavi Region. During her address at the inauguration ceremony, President Samia highlighted that establishing these modern storage facilities underscores the urgent need to transform agriculture into a commercial…

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President Samia Congratulates Farmers for Ensuring Tanzania’s Food Self-Sufficiency

July 14, 2024
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Katavi, July 13, 2024 – In a commendable address today, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, praised farmers nationwide for their extraordinary efforts in boosting food production. This achievement has positioned Tanzania to attain a food self-sufficiency level exceeding 120%. President Dr. Samia extended her congratulations while addressing the public at the…

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Solar Energy: Tanzania’s Untapped Resource for Agricultural Advancement

July 14, 2024
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (July 12, 2024) – Solar energy holds the potential to revolutionize Tanzania’s agricultural sector by providing clean, sustainable power for irrigation, crop preservation, and processing. This innovation could significantly reduce operational costs for farmers and bolster food security nationwide. Deodatus Balile, Chairman of the Tanzania Editors Forum (TEF), emphasized this message during the unveiling of…

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Transforming Tanzania’s Agricultural Landscape: The Agenda 10/30 Roadmap

July 12, 2024
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Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of the nation’s economy, is set for a significant transformation with the launch of the Agenda 10/30 Roadmap during AGRA-supported Tanzania Food Systems Partner Dialogue and Workshop. This strategic initiative, introduced by the Ministry of Agriculture, aims to propel the crop sub-sector GDP growth rate to an ambitious 10% by 2030, up from the…

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Mbigiri Farmers in the SAGCOT Corridor Supply Sugarcane to Mkulazi Sugar Factory

July 12, 2024
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Kilosa, Morogoro Region—To boost local agriculture within the SAGCOT corridor, external sugarcane farmers in Mbigiri have commenced supplying sugarcane to the Mkulazi Sugar Factory in Kilosa. This week marked the first successful harvest and delivery of sugarcane from these farmers to the factory. By Thursday, July 11th, 2024, 300 tons of fresh sugarcane had been delivered, contributing to the…

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Tanzanian Agriculture in a Changing Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

July 6, 2024
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The 2022 Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey and Malaria Indicator Survey (TDHS-MIS) paints a complex picture of a nation undergoing significant shifts in its demographic and health landscape. These changes have profound implications for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, the backbone of its economy. Population Growth and Urbanization Tanzania’s population is booming, with 46% under 15. This youthful demographic presents both…

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