March 24
Tanzania: Blessed Are Beer Drinkers, for They Shall Have Healthy Imaginations
Being a journalist is tough, especially if you work in an environment which cannot be described as conducive, that is why these guys are referred to as the "Fourth Estate", and… Read more »
March 18
Tanzania: U.S. Food Aid Imported Certified, Safe, Says TBs
The Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has said that the food aid granted by the US government in collaboration with Global Communities followed all the necessary inspection… Read more »
March 12
Tanzania: SUA - New Disease Resistant Bean to Boost Yields
SOKOINE University of Agriculture (SUA) has come up with disease resistant bean that guarantees farmers with increased yields while boosting their incomes. Read more »
East Africa: Create Regional Genetic Store, EA Community Told
ARUSHA: THE East African Community (EAC) member states and other stakeholders have been urged to preserve genetic materials for future generations by establishing a regional… Read more »
February 27
Tanzania: Mwinyi - No Vat On Sugar During Ramadan
PRESIDENT Hussein Ali Mwinyi has said the Value Added Tax (VAT) on sugar imports will be withdrawn during the holy month of Ramadan, as he appeals to traders not to hike prices. Read more »
February 17
Tanzania: Samia Roots for Sustainable Agri Sector
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has called upon African nations to expedite their transition to sustainable agriculture to meet the challenge of feeding the continent's rapidly… Read more »
February 06
Tanzania: Imported Sugar Supply Begin to Ease Shortage, Cool Prices
THE sugar shortage that drove prices to record highs is finally poised to ease as distribution of imported sweeteners began on Monday to fill in the supply gap. Read more »
February 02
Tanzania: Increase Coffee Production to Meet New Factory Demand
MARA: MARA Regional Commissioner Mr Said Mtanda has urged residents to increase coffee farming and get raw materials to the newly constructed coffee processing factory, a property… Read more »
January 30
Tanzania: Relief As First Batch of Sugar Consignment Arrives
DAR ES SALAAM: THE first batch of sugar consignment entered into the country yesterday, to cushion the demand and lower the prices of the commodity that is hitting the ceil. Read more »
January 24
Tanzania: SBL Programmes Entice Youth Towards Agriculture
DAR ES SALAAM: Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has crafted a narrative of empowerment and inclusivity through its innovative agriculture programmes namely Kilimo Viwanda and… Read more »
January 18
Tanzania: Mpango Urges for Increased Agricultural Investments
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND: VICE-PRESIDENT, Dr Philip Mpango, has called upon Norwegian fertiliser maker, Yara International to scale up investments in agricultural infrastructure in… Read more »
January 13
Rwanda: Tanzania, Rwanda Sign Deal to Boost Dairy Industry
TANZANIA: Tanzania and Rwanda have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to elevate the dairy industry, marking a collaborative effort between the two East African Community… Read more »
January 11
Tanzania: With More Effort, Banana Production Can Uplift Kagera
KAGERA: BANANA-coffee-based farming systems in Kagera Region have developed over the past millennium, and fertile farming systems ensured the food supply of the local population… Read more »
Tanzania: Sugar Price to Go Down Soon - Sbt
DAR ES SALAAM: The retail price of sugar is expected to start going down starting next week when the first part of the consignment to beef supply enters the market. Read more »
January 10
Tanzania: Suluhu Hassan Uplifts Cloves Growers
PRESIDENT Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan has affirmed that the government remains steadfast in its commitment to unlocking market opportunities for cloves. Read more »
January 09
Tanzania: Over 150,000 Tonnes of Cashews Exported Through Mtwara Port
OVER 150,000 tonnes of raw cashewnuts have been exported through the Mtwara Port from October last year, it has been learnt. Read more »
January 04
Tanzania: Private Entity Moves to Enhance Local Chicken Breeds Availability
A PRIVATELY owned entity based in the capital city has established a major modern poultry farm which seeks to have improved local chicken breeds. Read more »
Tanzania: Daspa Donates Sorghum Seeds to Improve Production
DODOMA: THE Dodoma Agriculture Seed Production Association (DASPA) has donated 500 kilogrammes of sorghum seeds to Primary schools in Chamwino District so that they can improve… Read more »
January 01
Tanzania: Avocado Export to China Takes Shape
ARUSHA: CHINA has picked a sample of Tanzania's avocado farms and packhouses for compliance auditing, a major breakthrough towards Beijing's commitment to allow local grown butter… Read more »
Tanzania: Food Crop Prices Soar, Survey
PRICES of some food crops have gone up in Dar es Salaam due to increased demand during the festivities, the 'Daily News' survey has established. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Tanzania: Institution to Research Decline in Clove Production
ZANZIBAR: THE Zanzibar Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) is expected to benefit from funds provided by the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) to support… Read more »
December 23, 2023
Malawi: Tanzania Imposes Bans On Soybeans, Maize Seeds From Malawi
In a decisive move to protect its agricultural sector, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticide Authority (TPHPA) has imposed import bans on soybeans and maize seeds from… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Tanzania: Why Local Farmers Should Embrace Technology
DAR ES SALAAM: The government is urging local farmers to adopt new technologies to transform their traditional practices into agribusiness. Minister of Agriculture Mr. Hussein… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Stresses Reducing Agriculture Production Costs
DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has underscored the necessity of reducing production costs in agriculture, particularly by encouraging more local production of farm inputs. Read more »
Tanzania: Nirc, Egypt Firm to Develop Bugwema Valley
MARA: THE National Irrigation Commission (NIRC) plans to develop an irrigation project in the Bugwema Valley in Musoma District, Mara Region to help farmers conduct farming… Read more »