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Tanzania: SAGCOT Claims It Doesn't Use Genetically Modified Organism Technology
Posted on :Wednesday , 15th February 2017
The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (SAGCOT) does not use genetically modified organism (GMO) technology in its large scale farming initiatives in the country as it is not yet approved by the government.
The SAGCOT Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Kirenga, said in Dar es Salaam over the weekend that the seeds used in their initiatives have been ap. . .Tanzania: Simiyu Region Earmarks 3000 Acres for Irrigation Farming
Posted on :Wednesday , 15th February 2017
Simiyu — Simiyu Region has allocated at least 3,000 acres to pilot irrigation farming at Mwananyili area in Busega District, in efforts to turn the newly formed region into food production hub.
The Regional Commissioner (RC), Mr Anthony Mtaka, revealed here yesterday that the irrigation project is scheduled to commence next year. He said the region aspires bec. . .East Africa: Agriculture Still the Greatest Source of Jobs in the Region
Posted on :Tuesday , 14th February 2017
Despite East Africa's increased public investment in infrastructure, an area long considered a sure source of employment for locals, the region continues to depend on the agricultural sector for jobs.
But experts warn that the agricultural sector fuels underemployment, which is a common feature in many countries in East Africa. In Uganda, underemployment is just 9.3. . .East Africa: Tanzanian, Ugandan Heads of State to Discuss EU Economic Partnership Agreement
Posted on :Monday , 6th February 2017
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni and Tanzania's President Dr. John Magufuli will meet February to agree on East Africa's way forward on the controversial Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The EPA is supposed to be negotiated between the EU and member states of the East African Community (EAC).
Kenya and Rwanda have already signed the deal but it won't be opera. . .East Africa: UN, EAC Sign Grant Agreement to Boost Agriculture
Posted on :Saturday , 4th February 2017
Arusha — The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation and the East Africa Community have signed a Grant Agreement to promote urban and rural agriculture and agribusiness so as to improve youth employment in Tanzania and other EAC member states.
The total budget of the Grant is 1.0 bn/- coming from the US $ 440,000 for one year. The agreement, compleme. . .Please Select an Option
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