January in Tanzania's Agribusiness success perspective.
Happy New Year 2025, An anticipated year of change, Success and opportunities in agribusiness. KilimoAfrika brings you the first edition of 2025 newsletter. In this edition we'll take a look on agri-headlines in the past month.
For this month roundup, we tracked updates from January 1-31, Scouring for the most noteworthy headlines and key figures of the month. So sit back and enjoy your reading. This ain't boring just read and see.
USAID funding halt, Agriculture performance in Tanzania subjected to risk.
More than 60 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in the agricultural value chain in Tanzania, especially those that support youth and women, are facing disruption following the US announcement to suspend foreign aid for 90 days.
The policy change, effective January 24, 2025, has raised concerns in all sectors dependent on USAID funding, including agriculture and health services. Stakeholders urge the Tanzanian government to review national projects to ensure that important services, including drug distribution, continue to be available.
USAID's decision to suspend all new funding obligations and responsibilities under Development Objectives Agreements (DOAGs) follows an Executive Order reassessing US foreign assistance. Although initially set for up to 30 days, the suspension could lead to the complete withdrawal of funding for some projects, raising concerns among partner nations.
Tanzania has many projects funded by the USAID which have created more than 1000 employment opportunities to the youth and women however these projects have contributed in improving the economy and welfare of many Tanzanians
China bans importing meat and meat products from Tanzania
China has banned the import of sheep, goats, chickens, and cloven-hoofed animals from some countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe because of outbreaks of livestock diseases such as sheep pox, goat pox, foot and mouth diseases.
This ban, which also includes processed and unprocessed products, is preceded by information from the International Organization of Animal Health (OIE) about disease outbreaks in various countries. This has been confirmed in several announcements by the China Customs Authority issued on 21 January.
The ban, from the world's largest importer of meat, affects countries such as Ghana, Somalia, Qatar, Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Tanzania, Egypt, Bulgaria, and East Timor.
This prohibition does not mean that it will be the end of the meat trade between Tanzania and China, but it is the measures they are taking to protect themselves, after situation calms, business will continue as usual.
Minister Hussein Bashe hands over 13 Billion Tzs to TCJE
Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (Mb) has handed over a check of 13 billion shillings to the Tobacco Cooperative Joint Enterprises Limited (TCJE) for the payment of subsidies to tobacco farmers in the country.
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Minister Bashe has said that the reason for the Government giving Tobacco farmers the money is to pay for the subsidy of the crop to reduce production costs.
He explained that the Government has made major reforms in the Tobacco crop and led to the farmer's income increasing from an average of 1 US Dollar to 2.3 US Dollars, where the production of the crop continues to improve and the farmer's price continues to improve from the average production of no more than Tons 50,000 to reach an average of 122,000 Tons.
The increase has led to the farmer's income to increase to 269 million US dollars and exports to 484 million US dollars, making Tanzania the second country in the production of tobacco after Zimbabwe and for the first time the export of tobacco has reached more of 400 Million US Dollars.
Ministry of Agriculture Deputy Minister David Silinde Hosts Sierra Leone's President in Tanzania
Hon. David Silinde (Mp), Deputy Minister of Agriculture has met with the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Hon. Julius Maada Bio on behalf of Hon. President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan with instructions to hand over 130 cashew seedlings and 20 kilograms for testing in Sierra Leone.
The incident happened on the sidelines of the African Heads of State's Energy Conference held in Dar es Salaam on January 27-28, 2025.
This all are efforts done by President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan to strengthen the country's diplomacy by building and maintaining relationships with other countries. which so far has been a success plan and has favoured Tanzania by attracting foreign investments at a great extent.
Agriculture's Minister Bashe one on one with TBL Managing Director Michelle Kilpin
The Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Hussein Bashe (MP) engaged in a discussion with Ms. Michelle Kilpin, Managing Director for the Tanzania Breweries PLC (TBL) Managing Director, at his office in Dodoma on 29 January 2025 in respect to opportunities in the agricultural sector.Minister Bashe encouraged TBL to consider expanding its investments, specifically in the research and cultivation of malt barley seed varieties.
He highlighted the significant potential of the Southern Regions such as Njombe, Iringa, and surrounding areas for this initiative, noting the potential benefits for both raw material production and the livelihoods of local farmers.Furthermore, Minister Bashe advocated for TBL’s investment in large-scale block farms in the scope of Build a Better Tomorrow program (BBT) dedicated to barley production in Dodoma and Chunya.
He underscored the critical role of scientific research, optimized crop production, and the development of requisite infrastructure to support these endeavors. TBL, a prominent brewing company with established operations in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Mbeya, and Kilimanjaro, has a demonstrated commitment to supporting local farmers.
Their existing initiatives include research, seed provision, and facilitating access to essential agricultural inputs. This meeting served to further solidify the commitment of both the Ministry and TBL in strengthening the agricultural sector in Tanzania.The meeting also included the participation of TBL Corporate Affairs Director, Ms. Neema Temba; TBL Finance Director, Mr. Avito Swai; and TDL (a subsidiary of TBL) Commercial Director, Mr. Brett Rudis.
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