Category: News

Tanzania’s Path to Agricultural Transformation: Leveraging Technology and Strategic Planning in Irrigation

On February 11th, 2025, a dynamic Agribusiness East Africa Room meeting was held on Clubhouse and YouTube, bringing together leading experts, stakeholders, and agricultural enthusiasts to explore the transformative potential of modern irrigation in Tanzanian agriculture. Moderated by Juma Bruno Ngomuo, an expert in market linkages

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SAGCOT Supports Groundbreaking Poultry Disease Diagnosis Initiative in Tanzania

By Abdallah Msambachi for SAGCOT.co.tz Dar es Salaam—February 10, 2025: To elevate Tanzania’s poultry sector to international standards, the SAGCOT Centre has teamed up with the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, the Netherlands Embassy, and Royal GD Animal Health to launch an ambitious initiative aimed at

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Norway Strengthens Partnership with Tanzania to Advance the SAGCOT Model to AGCOT

Dodoma Norway has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s agricultural sector through two new strategic partnerships. On February 4, 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO), and AGRA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance agricultural development in the country. This

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In Pictures: The Tanzania–Norway Agriculture-Climate Nexus Workshop, Dodoma

On February 4, 2025, the Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE), the Agriculture Transformation Office (ATO), and AGRA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This agreement aims to expand successful agricultural practices across Tanzania, building on the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) model. Here is a

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Livestream: Tanzania–Norway Workshop on the Agriculture-Climate Nexus

4th February, 2025, Dodoma Workshop Day 1 – Agriculture-Climate Nexus Workshop February 4, 2025, Nashera Hotel, Dodoma The Agriculture-Climate Nexus: Provide Insight into National Policies and Plans Partnerships and Synergies High Level Session, Sign of Agreement and Launch of New Projects on Agriculture

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Raha Farm Yafungua Kituo Kipya Kahama, Ikikuza Sekta ya Nyanya Tanzania

Kahama, Tanzania – Januari 29, 2025 Kampuni ya Raha Farm, inayojulikana kwa mchango wake mkubwa katika sekta ya kilimo cha mboga mboga Tanzania, imefungua kitalu chake cha nne katika Manispaa ya Kahama, mkoa wa Shinyanga. Upanuzi huu, unaoongozwa na KIJANA MJASIRIAMALI na Mkurugenzi Mtendaji, Raha Aloyce,

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Africa’s Energy Revolution: Lighting Up Lives, Powering Progress, and Unleashing Youth Innovation

The Role of Universal Energy Access in Doubling Productivity By Geoffrey Kirenga Imagine a world where 300 million more people—equivalent to the entire population of the United States—gain access to electricity for the first time. This bold vision of the 300 Africa Energy Summit aims to

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Beyond “One-Size-Fits-All”: Experts Advocate for “Tailored Irrigation” to Elevate Tanzania’s Agricultural Productivity, Focusing on Farmer-Specific Needs

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – A critical dialogue on modern irrigation technologies unfolded in Tanzania on January 26, 2025, as Agribusiness East Africa joined forces with key organizations like AMAGRO, COPRA, TOSCI, SAGCOT, and others. The online gathering brought together experts, farmers, and stakeholders to explore

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Igoma extension officer Erasto Anthony Mhagama

Round Potatoes, Big Dreams: How Igoma AMCOS Grew from 20 to 300 Members and Managed TZS 800M Loan

Igoma Village, Mbeya District — Fueled by the vision of thriving through round potato agribusiness, Igoma Agricultural Marketing Cooperative Society (AMCOS) has grown from a modest group of 20 farmers to a strong network of 300 members in less than two years. The members collectively farm

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The Official Launch of Raha Vegetable Farm in Kahama

As part of its ongoing efforts to expand its horticulture agribusiness, Raha Farm, led by entrepreneur Raha Aloyce, from Dumila, Morogoro, is set to launch a new seedling nursery in Kahama Municipality, Shinyanga Region. This new site will be Raha Vegetable Farm’s fourth location, complementing its

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