Samuel A. Mshote, the Executive Director of Tanzania Fertilizer Company (TFC), reported that the use of fertilizers in the country has increased, leading to a reduction in challenges faced by farmers and an improvement in food security. Speaking at the 50th International Trade Fair in Dar es Salaam on July 5, 2026, he noted that Tanzania currently produces more than 124% of its food needs, attributing this success to government efforts to promote fertilizer usage.

New research highlighting ways to reduce food losses and improve nutrition in Kenya was presented in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Capital FM. The findings were shared during a convening organised by TechnoServe, which brought together researchers, government officials, donors and private-sector players. The meeting reviewed three years of research and implementation under the NutriSave programme, which focuses on cutting post-harvest food losses while boosting nutritional outcomes across the country.

Tanzania and India are seeking to strengthen agricultural cooperation at the Africa Agri Expo 2026, according to The Chanzo. The two-day exhibition opened on September 2 at the Julius Nyerere International Trade Fair grounds, drawing farmers, agribusiness leaders, investors, policymakers and innovators from around the world to discuss opportunities in the sector.

TechnoServe convened researchers, donors, private-sector leaders and other food-system actors in Nairobi on 8 September for an event titled Waste Less, Nourish More: Evidence, Action, and the Future of Food Systems Convening. According to Business Today, the gathering focused on a roadmap to reduce food loss and improve nutrition in Kenya, bringing together stakeholders from across the food system to discuss evidence and action on the issue.

The Tanzanian government, through the Office of the Prime Minister – TAMISEMI, has acknowledged the challenges posed by conflicts between farmers and pastoralists in the Lukuledi River area of Ndanda, particularly during droughts. In response, Deputy Minister Dr. Jafar Seif stated that the government is collaborating with local authorities and security agencies to address these land use conflicts.

The East African Community (EAC) is set to host the 26th Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair in Kigali in late October. This year's event will focus on the leather and horticulture sectors, which are considered vital for the region's industrial development and strengthening local supply chains, according to The Independent.