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Repoa 28th Annual Research Workshop: SAGCOT Value Chains Development as a Strategic Solution

Arusha, Tanzania – October 29, 2024 At the 28th Annual REPOA Research Workshop in Arusha, Tanzania, Tullah Mloge from SAGCOT delivered a compelling presentation, sharing achievements and future goals for transforming Tanzania into a regional food powerhouse. Addressing agricultural experts, policymakers, and regional partners, Mloge highlighted

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Call for Enforcements: Strengthen Trade Standards, Consumer Protections, and Unified Policies to Build Resilient Markets

While Africa often prioritizes international export standards, internal standards that protect African consumers remain insufficient- SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga, Arusha, Tanzania, October 29, 2024 – At the REPOA 28th Annual Research Workshop, African leaders, policy experts, and regional organization representatives came together to outline the steps

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At REPOA Workshop, SAGCOT CEO Urges ‘Action-Oriented’ Steps for East Africa’s Agriculture

Arusha, Tanzania, October 29, 2024: In his address at REPOA’s 28th Annual Research Workshop, Geoffrey Kirenga, SAGCOT Centre CEO, shared insights on the essential role of government support, international partnerships, and regional collaboration in strengthening Tanzania’s agricultural sector. With a call for action, he encouraged the

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Norway: ‘Proud to Work with SAGCOT to Boost Agricultural Productivity’

Arusha, Tanzania, October 29, 2024 – At the opening of REPOA’s 28th Annual Research Workshop, the Norwegian Ambassador in Tanzania, H.E. Ambassador Tone Tinnes, underscored the critical role of regional trade, sustainable growth, and agricultural transformation in Tanzania’s development. She also expressed pride in Norway partnering

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Apple Farming in Tanzania Takes Root, Creating a New Market and Opportunities for Farmers

Iringa: Apple farming in Tanzania is experiencing a transformation, setting the stage for growth across East Africa. David Alexander Runge, Commercial Director, Partner, and Entrepreneur of Tamu Tamu Tanzania in Iringa, in SAGCOT’s Ihemi Cluster, highlights the significant potential for local apple production to reduce the

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Tanzania’s Poultry and Livestock Sectors Unite for a Strategic Drive to Boost Soybean Production and Meet Rising Demand at the Tanzania Poultry Show 2024

On October 19, 2024, the second day of the Tanzania Poultry Show 2024 at the Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, featured an impactful panel discussion titled “Unleashing Tanzania’s Potential on Soybean Production.” Moderated by Dr. Marcus Albany, Chair of the Soybean Association of

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Rising Agripreneur Mkami Tetere: Leading Tanzania’s Agricultural Future with a Passion for Spices

Kyela, Mbeya – “Discover the bold and authentic flavors of Africa in Tanzania with Mkami Spices Co. Ltd! Experience the ultimate taste sensation that will take your meals to the next level. Mkami Spices is a dynamic company located in Kyela, Mbeya, Tanzania, led by the

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Unleashing Tanzania’s Agricultural Potential: A Look at Soybean Production and Value Chain Enhancements at the Tanzania Poultry Show 2024

The Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, hosted at Mlimani City, Dar es Salaam, brought together key players from the agriculture and livestock sectors to deliberate on Tanzania’s current and future agricultural landscape. One of the most pressing topics discussed at the event was how soybean production could

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Mloge: Empowering Smallholders to Unlock Tanzania’s Soybean Potential through Sustainable Compacts

Dar es Salaam, October 19, 2024 – At the Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, Tullah Mloge, Principal Executive Assistant to the CEO of SAGCOT, delivered a compelling message: investing in soybean cultivation and empowering smallholder farmers is crucial for unlocking Tanzania’s agricultural potential. To achieve this, SAGCOT

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SAGCOT Underscores Smallholder Potential to Produce 2 Million Tonnes of Soybeans, Pushes for Local Tool Manufacturing, Value Chain Enhancements

Dar es Salaam, 19th Oct 2024 At the Tanzania Poultry Show 2024, SAGCOT CEO Geoffrey Kirenga emphasized the potential for Tanzanian smallholder farmers to significantly boost soybean production, advocating for increased local manufacturing of agricultural tools and other value chain enhancements. Kirenga highlighted the stark difference

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