latest news Eastern and Southern Africa
Seeding priority
Two studies by the World Vegetable Center examine the production factors, laws, regulations, and policies that affect the vegetable seed sector in Africa.
Mutual accountability
Closer cooperation among the government and partners in Tanzania's vegetable research and development value chain will ultimately benefit both consumers and communities.
Vegetable innovations key to unlocking potential of women farmers
In Tanzania, exposure to best farming practices opens new opportunities for enterprising farmer Pendael Paulo.
WorldVeg signs host agreement with Eswatini
The arrangement will focus on high-quality seed of selected climate-resilient and nutritious African vegetables and establish school and home gardens to diversify food consumption while strengthening the national school-feeding program.
Ethiopia regenerates agriculture with vegetables
Using regenerative agricultural practices, the new Veggies 4 Planet & People project will engage women and youth in business activities to improve their incomes, the health of their communities, and the environment.
Tanzania – WorldVeg partnership to strengthen horticultural sector
Tanzania’s Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and the World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to improve research and development of vegetable crops, enhance nutrition, and increase food security in the country.
Deputy ag minister visits WorldVeg in Arusha
On 2 July 2020, the World Vegetable Center Eastern and Southern Africa team welcomed Tanzania’s Deputy Minister of Agriculture, the Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, to its premises in Arusha. Minister Bashe was accompanied by the Aru Meru District Commissioner, Mr. Jerry Muro, and CEO of the Tanzania Horticultural Association, Mrs. Jacqueline Mkindi.
Building momentum for traditional African vegetables in Madagascar
The Darwin Initiative explores ways to use local food plants while safeguarding biodiversity in the island nation.
A project for people and the planet
A new project funded by the IKEA Foundation to engage women and youth in vegetable production and distribution networks aims to close the ‘vegetable gap’ and improve livelihoods and nutrition in Ethiopia and Kenya.
Unlocking the potential of horticulture
A new training initiative will build the necessary skills in Tanzania's labor force to realize the promise of horticulture for livelihoods and the economy.