The Zamfara state government has initiated a tree-planting campaign aimed at addressing issues such as desert encroachment, flooding, and other environmental challenges in the region. This initiative was launched yesterday as part of efforts to create a greener space in the state.

A new fertiliser plant by TFC in Dar es Salaam aims to address the challenges faced by Tanzanian farmers, including declining soil fertility and rising fertiliser costs. Experts have noted that using the appropriate type of fertiliser is crucial for enhancing productivity and managing production expenses. This development is seen as a potential boost for the agricultural sector in Tanzania.

Farmers in Morogoro, Tanzania, are turning to scientific research to tackle declining yields, costly inputs, pests, diseases and unpredictable weather, according to Daily News. The approach, promoted through sustainable agriculture initiatives, encourages farming communities to base decisions on evidence rather than experience and assumptions alone. The report says research-driven practices are gaining ground across the country, helping farmers combat pests, improve crop yields and build more sustainable livelihoods amid mounting agricultural challenges.

The Daily News argues Africa must move beyond ideas and pursue practical pathways to turn the promised agricultural revolution into reality, saying Tanzania’s strategic advantages make it well positioned to lead. It cites a fast-growing population, ambitious development plans and demand for reliable supplies as the motivation for action. The piece frames farm-sector transformation as an urgent development priority across the continent.

Growing demand for organic products is creating investment opportunities across Tanzania's agricultural value chain, according to the Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement (TOAM). Speaking to the Daily News, TOAM Senior Projects Officer Brigitha Massawe said greater financing is needed to expand production, inputs, processing, certification and farmer aggregation to support the sector's growth.

The Emir of Zazzau has inaugurated a tree-planting exercise along sections of the ancient city walls of Zaria, Nigeria, according to Premium Times. The initiative is described as combining cultural preservation of the historic walls with environmental sustainability and ecological action, marking a blend of heritage conservation and greening efforts in the northern Nigerian city.