African Agriculture and Food Systems
Dodoma, Tanzania – The Tanzanian Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of Minister Hussein Mohamed Bashe, has presented an ambitious budget and plan for…
By Dr Diallo Asseta Africa holds 60% of the world’s untapped arable land, a resource that could not only nourish our growing population but…
Introduction Tanzania, an agricultural powerhouse in East Africa 1, has a long history of government intervention in the fertilizer sector. Recognizing the crucial role…
At the African Food Systems Conference held on August 6, 2023, in Dar Es Salaam, a key issue affecting Tanzania’s agricultural sector took center…
By KilimoKwanza.org Correspondent Tanzania’s agricultural sector has faced a longstanding challenge: soil acidity, particularly in regions like Iringa and Songwe. This issue has hindered…
The residents of Ushetu District Council and Kahama District welcomed Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP), with great enthusiasm on September 15, 2024,…
The African Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit, held in May 2024, set the stage for improving agricultural productivity and soil health across sub-Saharan…
The Tanzania Tea Research Institute (TRIT) has made significant strides in optimizing tea production across the country, driven by its latest research on the…
Kigali, Rwanda The East African Community (EAC) is set to host a High-Level Forum focused on expanding fertilizer finance and investment across regional production…
By Juma Msafiri The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has pioneered the Village-Based Advisors (VBA) model to enhance agricultural productivity and…
Kigali, Rwanda – September 2, 2024 – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to host three pivotal side events at the Africa Food…
📌 The Ministry of Livestock and Research Institutions Must Ensure the Availability of Livestock Seeds and Feed 📌 The Government Will Continue to Facilitate…
Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) recently announced a substantial increase in agricultural production for the first quarter…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter Imagine a field bursting with healthy, high-yielding soybeans. This is the vision behind the Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI), a collaborative effort…
Introduction Agronomic practices and technological adoption play a crucial role in enhancing the productivity and sustainability of soya (soybean) farming in Tanzania. The Tanzania…
Introduction Soya (soybean) production in Tanzania holds significant potential for increasing agricultural productivity and farmer incomes. The Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI) Baseline Report…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter In the lush Southern Highlands of Tanzania, a transformative project is taking shape, as detailed in the 2023 publication “Tanzania Sustainable Soybean…
Kilimokwanza.org Team Critical challenges facing Tanzania’s agriculture were highlighted during the significant 10th Annual Agricultural Policy Conference held in Dodoma and at the African…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter The African Union, in partnership with various stakeholders, has launched an ambitious ten-year plan to transform agriculture across the continent through improved…
Kilimokwanza.org Reporter During a side event titled “Partnering for Soil Health Data” at the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit in Nairobi, Geoffrey…
The African Union’s Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit (AFSH24) commenced yesterday in Nairobi, Kenya, gathering over 4,000 participants including eight heads of state…
By Dr. Agnes Kalibata, President AGRA Soil serves as the foundation of life on our planet, yet the demands humans place on this vital…
SAGCOT CEO to Spotlight Soil Health at AU Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit Kilimokwanza.org On May 7th, 2024, at the Kenya International Conference Centre…
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…