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Tanzania’s Poultry Industry: Significant Growth and Promising Future

Kilimokwanza.org The 2024/5 budget speech for the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries highlighted significant advancements in Tanzania’s poultry industry. This sector, crucial for the country’s agricultural economy, has seen substantial growth in various areas, from production to international trade. Here’s an in-depth look at Tanzania’s poultry industry’s key developments and prospects. Impressive Growth in Poultry Production The budget speech…

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Tanzania: 20 critical issues presented in the budget speech for the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries

Table 1: Milk Production and Processing Category 2022/2023 2023/2024 Percentage Increase Milk Production 3.60 billion liters 3.97 billion liters 10.3% Milk Processed 77.90 million liters 81.80 million liters 5.01% Unprocessed Milk 3.52 billion liters (97.8% of production) 3.89 billion liters (97.9% of production) 10.5% Collection Centers 246 centers 258 centers 4.9% Milk Collected 71.80 million liters 93.40 million liters…

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Tanzania Launches Digital Tools to Boost Agricultural Productivity

Dodoma, Tanzania (21 MAY 2024)—In a move to boost the agricultural sector in Tanzania, Minister of Agriculture Hussein Bashe today officially launched the distribution of tablets and point-of-sale (POS) machines to agricultural extension officers and agro-input agents in Dodoma. Speaking at the launch event, Minister Bashe said that the 3,500 tablets and POS machines will streamline farmers’ registration in…

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Launch of the “Her Resilience, Our Planet Project” to Empower Women and Youth in the SAGCOT Area

Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The “Her Resilience, Our Planet Project” has been initiated to empower women and young females in the agricultural sector and advance gender equality, agricultural development, and environmental sustainability. Global Affairs Canada funds this ambitious initiative, which will span six years and target five districts within two of SAGCOT’s geographic priority clusters: the Ihemi cluster (Iringa, Kilolo, Mufindi,…

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Tanzania Ramps Up Soil Health Monitoring Efforts Through National Workshop

Dodoma, May 11, 2024—In a significant step towards sustainable agriculture and food security, the Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the guidance of Engineer Godwin Makori, Acting Director of the Department of Agricultural Land Management and Planning, hosted a critical soil health assessment workshop from May 6 to 10, 2024, in Dodoma. This strategic gathering brought together soil experts from…

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Tanzania Launches First Sesame Auction Through TMX Platform, Promising Greater Transparency and Market Reforms

Date: May 9, 2024 In a groundbreaking move aimed at transforming agricultural trade in Tanzania, the first-ever sesame seed auction was conducted using the Tanzania Mercantile Exchange (TMX), a transparent trading platform that allows farmers to witness real-time bidding by buyers. The event, held in the Songwe region, saw sesame prices reach a high of TZS 4,850 and a…

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Nanenane 2024 Celebrations Set to Showcase Agricultural Progress in Mbeya

MBEYA, TANZANIA—The much-anticipated Nanenane Farmers’ Exhibition will illuminate the John Mwakangale Show Grounds in Mbeya City from August 1 to 8, 2024. This year’s theme, “Choose Better Local Government Leaders for Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries,” underscores the pivotal role of local governance in enhancing the agricultural sectors. The 2024 Nanenane exhibition fosters growth and innovation in…

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Hon. Hussein Bashe Announces New Agricultural Trading Guidelines for Sesame, Pigeon Peas, Mung Beans, and Soybeans

KilimoKwanza.org Taking to Twitter to engage directly with the public and stakeholders, Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe, unveiled new trading guidelines for sesame, pigeon peas, mung beans, and soybeans on May 07, 2024. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance efficiency and competitiveness in the agricultural sector. The announcement detailed adopting an electronic…

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M-Kilimo, exts.kilimo.go.tz: Empowering Tanzanian Farmers Through Mobile Technology

Launched in June 2020, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) has become a game-changer for Tanzania’s agricultural sector. This mobile technology platform, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture https://www.kilimo.go.tz/, empowers farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen by connecting them directly with markets, bypassing traditional challenges and middlemen. Meaning “Mobile Agriculture” in Swahili, M-Kilimo is a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging the near-ubiquity of…

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AGRA, SAGCOT, CIMMYT, others To Spotlight Africa Efforts to Combat Soil Degradation at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

By Kilimokwanza.org Team In a side event at the upcoming Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, set for May 7th, 2024, in Nairobi, stakeholders from across Africa and the globe will gather to address the pressing issues of soil degradation and acidity that threaten the continent’s agricultural productivity and food security. This session, “Managing Degraded Soils for Reclaiming Livelihoods…

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