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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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_(Do Tanzanians understand thoroughly what *Food Security* is? And what *Acute Food Insecurity* means? Also do they know the current condition of food insecurity in the country?)_ *Uganda: Food Security Issues* April 2023 The government of Uganda has relied on *ad hoc measures* to handle food crises, but the committee led by Ms Janet Okorie-Moe recommends the allocation of Shs400 billion Ugandan shillings to boost food production, establish silos, and food reserves. _(Does the government of Tanzania rely on *ad hoc measures* to handle food crises?)_ This publication understands that the government of Uganda has collaborated with other ministries, departments, and agencies to formulate policies, strategies, programs, and plans to address food insecurity. _(Does the Tanzanian government have clear policies, strategies, programs, plans and goals to address food insecurity? Also, does the Tanzanian government collaborate with other ministries, departments, agencies and private sector to formulate, implement, execute, monitor and evaluate its policies, strategies, programs, plans and goals to tackle food insecurity?)_ According to the United Nations, approximately 2.4 million people in Uganda are facing acute food insecurity, with the number expected to rise to 3.5 million by June 2023. This is due to a combination of factors including climate change, conflict, and the Covid-19 pandemic. _(Do Tanzanians know similar statistics and projection regarding the number of people in Tanzania facing acute food insecurity?)_ The government's efforts to combat food insecurity have been hampered by the lack of a clear food security policy and strategy. Uganda has implemented several programs to combat acute hunger, including the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), which aim to improve agricultural productivity and enhance food security but have also faced tremendous challenges. _Click link below to read the whole article_👇🏽

Govt needs Shs660 billion to combat food insecurity

The government has relied on ad hoc measures to handle food crises, but the committee led by Ms Janet Okorie-Moe recommends the allocation of Shs400 billion to boost food production, establish...

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John LaRose Jr. John LaRose Jr.
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Topics: Irrigation, Agriculture Global, Sustainability, Ag India, Ag Innovation, Renewable Energy (Solar/Wind),
JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Ag Innovation, Urban Farming, Safety (Farm/Production),

Are you a farmer wanting to earn some extra income hosting visitors on your farm?
I'm starting a new website, FarmVisit.co/host, to help farmers bring visitors to their farms, much like AirBnb Experiences, but for farmers. Check it out and if you want to join as a beta user / farmer host, fil...Read More

JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Hobby Farming, Young Farmers, Ag Innovation, Urban Farming, Smallholder Farms,

Are you a farmer wanting to earn some extra income hosting visitors on your farm?
I'm starting a new website, FarmVisit.co/host, to help farmers bring visitors to their farms, much like AirBnb Experiences, but for farmers. Check it out and if you want to join as a beta user / farmer host, fil...Read More

Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Ag Innovation,
Team AgWiki Team AgWiki
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JAMES MSASA JAMES MSASA
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Topics: Organic, Young Farmers, Beyond Organic , Ag Innovation, Ag Africa,

Youth from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in Tanzania shared their experiences in growing different crops organically which helped them to access the market from different towns of Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, and Kilimanjaro and near countries like Kenya. Also, are insisting more youth join them in promoting agricultural activities.

Matandazo Kwenye kilimo , Aina , Sifa na Faida zake kutoka kwa Shekinah Henday ( Agronomist kidoti)

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Nancy Kavazanjian Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Research, Ag Innovation,

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