AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoClimate-Smart Farming: Women farmers in Dodoma are producing an average of 750kg of drought-tolerant sorghum per acre, while Farm Africa says women-led households are among the earliest adopters of climate-smart methods. Cleaner Tea: The Tanzania Tea Board is urging producers to use cleaner energy instead of firewood and add value to tea products. Energy Investment: Tanzania is close to finalising a $42 billion LNG deal. Most gas is expected to be exported, while some is reserved for domestic use; the government also aims to expand its share of energy from sources it classifies as clean. Flood Preparedness: Mabibo market has cleared its drains ahead of the rains to reduce flooding risks and keep trading areas clean. Oceans and Forests: COP12 delegates called for stronger regional marine conservation cooperation. Separately, Tanzania’s environment minister rejected claims that forests had been handed to Gulf companies for carbon trading, keeping scrutiny on how carbon projects are managed.
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