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Poultry Futures Forum 2024: Tanzania Pushes for Youth Empowerment and Poultry Sector Growth

Dar es Salaam, October 16, 2024 – The Poultry Futures Forum 2024 kicked off today in Dar es Salaam with a keynote address by Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Doto Biteko, standing in for Vice President Hon. Dr. Philip Mpango. The forum, bringing together delegates

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Poultry Futures Forum 2024: Empowering Youth and Promoting Gender Inclusion

The Poultry Futures Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, highlighted the pivotal role of youth empowerment and gender inclusion in shaping the future of the poultry industry across Southern Africa. Young farmers from Tanzania and Malawi shared their inspiring stories, showcasing how technology, innovation, and

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Empowering Youth and Promoting Gender Inclusion: Key Themes at the Poultry Futures Forum 2024

The Poultry Futures Forum 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, highlighted the pivotal role of youth empowerment and gender inclusion in shaping the future of the poultry industry across Southern Africa. Young farmers from Tanzania and Malawi shared their inspiring stories, showcasing how technology, innovation, and

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IFC and SAGCOT Centre Partner to Boost Agricultural Sector in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam, October 7, 2024 — SAGCOT Centre Ltd. and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have formalized a new partnership to accelerate agricultural transformation in Tanzania. The partnership was established by signing a Letter of Engagement between Mr. Geoffrey Kirenga, CEO of SAGCOT Centre Ltd.,

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Transforming Agricultural Value Chains and Warehousing Systems: IFC, SAGCOT & TIC Unveil Critical Findings for Tanzania’s Growth

Dar es Salaam, October 7, 2024 — The International Finance Corporation (IFC), in partnership with SAGCOT Centre Ltd., the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), and the Agricultural Council of Tanzania (ACT), hosted a landmark workshop in Dar es Salaam to present the preliminary findings of two key

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SAGCOT’s Four Updated IGG Frameworks Support Sustainable Farming for Small, Medium, and Large-Scale Producers

SAGCOT has unveiled a suite of four meticulously crafted Inclusive Green Growth (IGG) Guiding Tools to promote sustainable agricultural practices across various scales and types of operations. Developed through a collaborative effort involving key partners such as The Nature Conservancy, Sokoine University of Agriculture, WWF Tanzania,

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Youth and Women Forum at Nane Nane Exhibition: Tulalumba Mloge Highlights SAGCOT’s Contribution

 Championing Youth and Women for Tanzania’s Agricultural Transformation On a bright August morning in Dodoma, an eager crowd gathered at the 2024 Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition, Conference Pavillion. The anticipation was palpable, with young farmers, women entrepreneurs, policymakers, and stakeholders all converging to hear from Tulalumba

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TSSI Establishes 139 Demonstration Plots to Boost Soybean Yields 

The 2023/2024 season marks a pivotal moment for The Tanzania Sustainable Soybean Initiative (TSSI), spearheaded by the Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT). The initiative has successfully established 139 demonstration plots across the SAGCOT corridor. These sites serve as practical examples of effective agricultural practices.

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Public-Private Partnerships Drive Expansion of Soya Seed Production in Tanzania

The Ministry of Agriculture has projected a significant annual rise in soya seed production, spurred by public-private partnerships and the use of irrigated farms to meet the growing demand for quality seeds in Tanzania. During a stakeholders’ meeting, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr. Gerald Mweli, emphasized

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