African Agriculture and Food Systems
In a continent where agriculture forms the backbone of many economies, technological advancement is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity. In 2025, it’s…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — On February 4, 2025, a landmark event in Tanzania’s agricultural development unfolded as the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), in…
The Unseen Crisis: Global Soil Degradation Beneath the lush green of forests and the vast expanses of agricultural lands lies an unseen crisis that…
By Pascal Lamy, Agnes Kalibata, and Ibrahim Assane Mayaki Given that Africa accounts for a disproportionately large share of people facing extreme poverty, hunger, lack of access…
Agriculture is a crucial sector in Tanzania, contributing approximately 30% to the nation’s GDP and 30% of its export earnings1. In 2022, Tanzania held…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has announced Alice Ruhweza as its next president. Ruhweza, currently serving as…
In a bid to propel Tanzania’s mango industry to new heights, Andrew E. Temu, a distinguished Agricultural Economist and Managing Director of Diligent Consulting…
Morogoro: For high-quality cocoa seedlings, training, and guidance on cocoa farming, reach out to:Shamba Nurseries Investing in cocoa farming not only ensures profitability for…
Juma Msafiri Are you ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey but unsure where to begin? Business success often comes down to choosing the…
Dodoma, Tanzania – December 5, 2024: Why is Tanzania focused on modernizing its Warehouse Receipts System (WRS)? Because it’s not just about warehouses; it’s…
Juma Msafiri The East African Community (EAC) Vision 2050 presents an ambitious roadmap for the socio-economic transformation of the region, aiming to elevate it…
By Brenda Ngatara, SAGCOT Centre Mbeya, Tanzania—On December 5 and 6, 2024, AGRA Tanzania, in collaboration with the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania…
Dodoma, Tanzania, December 5, 2024 This morning, the Best Western Dodoma City Hotel is hosting a high-level workshop to chart the future of Tanzania’s…
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania, which the SAGCOT Centre drives, is a public-private partnership (PPP) that has become a driving force in…
By Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In a candid and inspiring address, Geoffrey Kirenga, the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre, shared the remarkable journey of the Southern…
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – November 21, 2024 Dr. Ally Laay, Chairman of the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) Centre Board, lauded…
November 14, 2024 In an address at the COP29 climate summit, Tanzania’s Vice President Philip Isdor Mpango delivered a stern message about the severe…
In the fertile Kilombero Valley, Praxeda Melkior’s journey from aspiring farmer to successful CEO reveals a blueprint for transforming Tanzania’s massive youth population into…
By Juma Msafiri The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) is revolutionizing Tanzania’s agricultural sector, leveraging a public-private partnership model to drive inclusive…
Nakuru, Kenya Despite its rich agricultural potential, Africa imports an alarming volume of food annually. As of recent reports, the continent imports around $50…
Nakuru, Kenya Agriculture in Eastern Africa is profoundly transforming due to multiple challenges and opportunities shaped by climate change, technological advancements, policy reforms, and…
Dar es Salaam, October 19, 2024— Tulalumba (Tullah) Mloge, Principal Executive Assistant to the CEO of the SAGCOT Centre (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of…
Dar es Salaam, October 11, 2024 — At a pivotal moment for Tanzania’s agricultural sector, Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd., highlighted a…
Dar es Salaam, October 18, 2024 – National statistics reveal that by 2032, Tanzania is projected to face a deficit of 234,000 tons of…