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The Taste of Tanzania: From Farm to Glass – Crafting Apple Juice and Cider

The Taste of Tanzania: From Farm to Glass – Crafting Apple Juice and Cider The Taste of Tanzania: Celebrating Progress, Innovation, and Opportunity Cheers to the taste of transformation! The Taste of Tanzania celebrates how innovation and sustainability are reshaping agriculture in Tanzania, from farm to

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Njombe Agricultural Officer Champions YEFFA Program for Youth Empowerment

November 21, 2024 Wilson Joel, an Agricultural Officer in Njombe, Tanzania, is excited about the potential of the Youth Entrepreneurship for the Future of Food and Agriculture (YEFFA) program. He believes it’s a perfect fit for the region and will significantly benefit the youth involved in

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Norway and SAGCOT Deepen Collaboration to Drive Agricultural Transformation in Tanzania

DAR ES SALAAM Tanzania and Norway have solidified their commitment to agricultural transformation by signing a transformative three-year funding agreement (2025–2027) between the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the SAGCOT Centre. Speaking at the signing ceremony on 21 November 2024, Ambassador Tone Tinnes emphasized the importance of

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Collaborating for Change: Morogoro Workshop Maps Out Job Creation in Rice and Maize for Tanzanian Youth

Did You Know? Each year, around 10 million young Africans enter the job market, competing for only 3 million available positions. This disparity poses a crucial question: How do we create more opportunities for our youth? To tackle this challenge, the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of

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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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Strengthening 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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