About

AGRI-CONNECT is an EU-funded programme, contributing towards inclusive economic job creation in the agricultural sector, and towards increasing food and nutrition security in Tanzania.
780000
smallholder farmers in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania and in Zanzibar to be reached.

AGRI-CONNECT Strategic Alignment

Agriculture remains central to Tanzania’s industrialization drive as articulated in the Government’s Five-Year Development Plan and the  Agricultural Sector Development Plan Phase Two- ASDP II and the Zanzibar Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ZASDP). An increase in agricultural productivity forms the basis of the country’s industrialization push and employment creation. AGRI-CONNECT is fully aligned with the Government’s priorities as outlined in ASDP II and the ZASDP.

The programme connects farmers to markets, supports behaviour change for good nutrition practices and promotes women and youth employment and climate smart agriculture.

AGRI-CONNECT Result Areas

Result 1

Sector enablers & business environment

Result 2

Value chain development for coffee, tea, & horticulture

Result 2.1

Support to small-scale farmers production, value addition & marketing

Result 2.2

Support to private sector agro-businesses projects for three value chains at national level

Result 3

Rural roads conditions improved

Result 4

Awareness and knowledge of good nutrition practices increased

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100 Million
European Union (EU) Investment
6 %
Projected agricultural growth rate by 2022
7
Targeted Areas (Southern Highlands of Tanzania and Zanzibar)

AGRI-CONNECT is founded on 6 guiding principles


1. Behaviour change for good nutrition practices


2. Improving production, processing and marketing


3. Promoting women and youth employment and climate smart agriculture

4. Supporting better policies for an enabling environment


5. Connecting farmers to markets


6. More investment by SMEs

Notable Quotes

Inclusion of Women and Youth

Women and youth are greatly benefiting, particularly from developments in the horticulture, co­ffee and tea sectors, with the potential to attract industry which is boosting employment, reducing imports and generating foreign investments in Tanzania.

AGRI-CONNECT Updates

News

November 25, 2024
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IMPACTFUL VIDEO: The Impact of AGRI-CONNECT Programme: Transforming the Southern Highlands on Horticulture Value Chain.

VIDEO: Experience the comprehensive impact of the AGRI-CONNECT Programme under the implementation of Rikolto and its partners across the Southern Highlands of Tanzania. This documentary […]
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November 25, 2024
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IMPACTFUL VIDEO: Transforming Farmers’ Communities in Iringa and Njombe through AGRI-CONNECT Programme.

The AGRI-CONNECT Programme is revolutionizing the lives of farmers in Iringa and Njombe, creating opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and thriving agricultural communities. […]
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November 21, 2024
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Business Development Services Summit 2024/2025: Empowering Tanzania’s Smallholder Farmers and Rural Agribusinesses.

Under the theme "Empowering Smallholder Farmers and Rural Agribusinesses through Quality and Affordable Business Development Services," the Business Development […]
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November 12, 2024
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VIDEO: Introduction to Tanzania Healthy Plate Model – Episode #1.

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