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Empowering Tanzania’s Female Farmers: Minister Hussein Bashe Charts a Sustainable Path Forward at the Sneakers and Heels Women in Agriculture Event

September 4, 2023
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Anthony.Muchoki@gmail.com Tanzania’s Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Hussein M Bashe, has reignited the conversation surrounding the empowerment of female farmers, underscoring their pivotal role in Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a side event hosted by Sneakers and Heels Women in Agriculture, a platform inspired by AGRF Summit, the Minister advocated for renewed commitment and strategic investments to foster gender equality…

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Permanent Secretary Gerald Mweli Sets High Expectations as Tanzania Prepares to Host AGRF Summit

September 4, 2023
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| AGRF-2023, Agribusiness

With Tanzania set to host the transformative Africa Food Systems 2023 Summit next week, Mr. Gerald Mweli, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture, is front and center in setting expectations sky-high for the event. Under his leadership, Tanzania’s agriculture stakeholders are gearing up for a summit that promises to be more than just another conference—it’s envisioned as a…

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Field Visits to Innovative Agri-Business Projects Kick Off as Part of AGRF 2023 Summit in Tanzania

September 2, 2023
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The much-anticipated field visits commence today as the Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF 2023) unfolds from Monday at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam. In the face of global challenges ranging from climate change to geopolitical crises, these field visits aim to provide international delegates and local stakeholders with…

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Tanzania is ready to lead Africa’s food systems transformation

August 18, 2023
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| AGRF-2023, News Update

By Hon. Hussein Bashe The world’s leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and farmers will gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for Africa’s Food System’s Forum (AGRF) 2023 Summit from Sep 4 – 8 2023 September. This prestigious event marks Tanzania’s second time hosting, following the successful 2012 edition held in Arusha. For the Government of Tanzania, this international summit presents a…

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Africa needs to focus on agri-business — Forum

June 1, 2023
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| Agribusiness, News

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, May 29, GNA – The seventh African Leadership Forum (ALF) has ended in Accra with participants urging African countries to focus on agri-business rather than agriculture. The Forum said agri-business encompassed agriculture and required a multifaceted approach across multiple stakeholders, including ministries beyond that of agriculture. Climate change. Dr Emmanuel Maliti, an Economist, iReview Limited, presenting…

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Tanzania’s Aspirations to Become a Thriving Food Hub in Africa Take Shape as AGRF-2023 Summit Draws Closer

May 13, 2023
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| AGRF-2023, Agribusiness

Tanzania is positioning itself as a champion of food security and agricultural advancement on the global stage as it fervently prepares for the eagerly awaited Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) in Dar es Salaam, hosted by H.E Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, and the AGRF Partner’s Group. Tanzania organised three significant events…

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Tanzania Announces Registration for Africa’s Food Systems Forum Summit (AGRF-2023) to Foster Transformation in the Continent’s Food Landscape

May 13, 2023
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| AGRF-2023, News Update

Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture Invites Registrations for Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) The Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture has made an exciting announcement, opening the online registration for the highly anticipated Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). This prestigious event, considered Africa’s premier platform for advancing agricultural and food systems, will bring together stakeholders from across the…

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