Browsing: Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan

• President Samia strikes deal to increase volume of meat export to Saudi Arabia.
• Tanzania meat export segment is often undermined by quality, which is attributable to pests and diseases, a challenge the nation seeks to fix by rolling out mass livestock vaccination campaign.
• At least three Saudi Arabian companies plan to invest in Tanzania’s livestock, and fodder production sub-sectors.

Tanzania is rolling out livestock vaccination campaign as part of a raft of measures geared at enhancing the quality and volume of meat export. Although the East African nation boats of the third largest livestock herd in Africa, the quality of meat export is often hampered by persistent pests and diseases.

“We want every livestock keeper to vaccinate, and we will develop a specific vaccination schedule for each livestock disease,” said Livestock and Fisheries Minister Abdallah Ulega.

Policymakers in Tanzania seek to triple meat export by 2030 a goal that is …

One remarkable shift at AGRF 2023 was the role accorded to Africa’s youth in shaping the discussions and actions concerning agriculture and food system transformation. Young innovators and farmers took center stage alongside heads of state, providing firsthand insights into the complex realities of farming in Africa. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan amplified the youth’s voice in these critical conversations, recognizing their pivotal role in the agrarian revolution. President Samia shed light on the challenges faced by Africa’s youth in the agriculture sector, including access to information, land, capital, pest and disease management, and the ever-pressing issue of climate change.…