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How AMAGRO is Sweetening the Deal for Mango Farmers – Hamadi Mkopi

“Our vision is to see Tanzanian mangoes on shelves across Tanzania, Africa, and the globe. We’re working hard to overcome the challenges and unlock the true potential of the Tanzanian mango industry as a leading cash crop,” says Hamadi Mkopi, a co-founder and Executive Secretary of

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Utajiri Uliojificha – Zao la Embe Ndio Habari Mpya Katika Sekta ya Kilimo!

Mkuranga, Tanzania – Katika eneo la Mkuranga, shamba moja la maembe limekuwa kivutio cha kuvutia kwa wakulima, watafiti, na vijana wanaotaka kujifunza kilimo cha kisasa. Shamba la Maembe: Mfano wa Kilimo cha KisasaShamba hili, lenye maembe ya aina mbalimbali, limekuwa kituo cha mafunzo kwa vijana na wakulima

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Webinar Summary: Access to Finance for Mango Growers in Tanzania

Date: January 5, 2025Facilitator: Prof. Andrew E. Temu 1. Background Mangoes, often called the “King of Fruits,” are a global agricultural commodity with immense potential. Indigenous to South and Southeast Asia, mangoes are now cultivated worldwide. Global Mango Market Overview Top producers include India, China, Mexico,

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Mkuranga’s model farm: Leading the Way in Mango Innovation

Imagine a mango farm where tradition meets cutting-edge technology to produce some of the finest mangoes in Tanzania. That’s exactly what’s happening at the model farm in Mkuranga, which Godfrey Kirenga, CEO of the SAGCOT Centre, recently visited. Showing him around is Hamadi Mkopi. A Showcase

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Gairo District Embarks on a Strategic Boost for the Potato Value Chain in Morogoro Region

Gairo District Embarks on a Strategic Boost for the Potato Value Chain in Morogoro Region “We have embarked on the journey of developing the potato farming sector. We thank our partners at SAGCOT for their encouragement and for paving the way for us. Now, we are

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Tanzania Mpya, Dira Mpya: Toa Maoni Yako Kwenye Dira ya Maendeleo 2050!

Wadau wa SAGCOT, wanufaika, na washirika wote, mnakaribishwa kushiriki katika kongamano muhimu la mtandaoni kujadili Rasimu ya Dira ya Taifa ya Maendeleo 2050. 📅 Tarehe: Jumatatu, 23 Desemba 2024⏰ Muda: Saa 4:00 asubuhi – 6:00 mchana📍 Mahali: Mtandaoni kupitia Microsoft Teams Rasimu ya Dira ya Maendeleo

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Draft National Development Vision 2050 Unveiled- prioritizes agriculture as the foundational pillar for Tanzania’s socio-economic transformation.

Zanzibar, December 11, 2024 The Draft National Development Vision 2050 was unveiled in Tanzania on December 11, 2024, signalling a new era for the nation. His Excellency Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, graced the event, attended by government

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Tanzania’s Mango Potential: A Dialogue on the Future of Commercial Mango Farming

The potential to transform Tanzania’s mango industry into a global powerhouse took centre stage during a vibrant discussion hosted by Agribusiness East Africa on Twitter Spaces on December 8, 2024. Moderated by Prof. Andrew Temu and SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga, the event attracted agricultural experts, policymakers,

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YEFFA Project Implementation Kicks Off in Mbeya to Empower Youth in Agribusiness and Create Jobs

AGRA Tanzania, in collaboration with SAGCOT and other partners, hosted a two-day workshop in Mbeya on December 5 and 6 to officially kick off the implementation of the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) project. This transformative initiative, led by AGRA in

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