How Europe Backed Tanzania’s Farmers, and Proved a Point
Agriculture is the backbone of Tanzania’s economy, employing over 65% of the population and contributing nearly 30% to the GDP. Yet, for decades, smallholder farmers—the driving force of the sector—have
VIDEO: Watch Highlights of How AGRI-CONNECT Programme was Closed:
With TZS 278 billion, the programme transformed Tanzania’s agriculture empowering 177,000+ farmers, creating 516,833 jobs, and upgrading 162 km of rural roads.
European Union and Tanzania Celebrate Completion of TZS 278 Billion AGRI-CONNECT Programme, Benefiting Over 177,000 Farmers
A celebratory event held at Mbeya Food Park in Mbeya City , marked the programme’s conclusion graced by Honorable David Silinde, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and H.E. Christine Grau, EU
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 captures the overall journey through
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. Funded by the European Union and implemented by
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 Services (BDS) Conference Summit 2024/2025 gathered key players in the agricultural
High Value Vegetables and Fruits Production in Zanzibar Cuts Imports to 20%
Production of vegetables and fruits in Zanzibar has significantly increased, reducing dependence on imports from Tanzania mainland from 80 to 20 percent. This transformation in agriculture has been driven by
Reflecting on the Success and Legacy of the “Make It Grow” Project: Significant Impacts Worth of Celebration.
After four transformative years of dedication and collaboration, the “Make It Grow” project has officially come to an end. In a special gathering at the Ocean View Hotel in Unguja,
Launch of the Practical Training Centre in Pemba: A New Milestone for Sustainable Agriculture
The AGRI-CONNECT Programme witnessed the official launch of the Practical Training Centre (PTC) at Kangagani in the Wete District of Pemba, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at advancing agricultural practices and