Tanzania

Tanzania

For more than 30 years, we have worked continuously to achieve one goal: a better deal for farmers. In 2021, our projects in Tanzania impacted the lives of 11,171 producers.

We focus on establishing structured trading systems, developing farmers business management and ensuring sustainable, quality and safe food production and consumption. Currently, we are running our Sustainable rice programme and our Good Food for Cities programme in the cities of Mbeya and Arusha.

Projects

Fostering sustainable rice production through climate finance

Funded by the Government of Flanders (Flemish International Climate Action Program), the project was developed with Ecosystem Equity (formerly Greenfi) and is also implemented in partnership with TARI-Ifakara. It aims to increase access to climate finance to support the transition of smallholder rice farmers from conventional to sustainable rice production.
Updated on:
January 16, 2024

Sustainable water management for resilient communities in rural Tanzania

Despite having an ideal climate and soil for agriculture, farmers in the Meru and Rungwe districts of Tanzania are struggling to realise their potential due to the effects of climate change, water scarcity, and socio-economic factors. Don't miss out on this inspiring project of resilience and innovation.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Good Food for the city of Arusha

Together with the city council, Rikolto will support initiatives to increase food safety in grains and horticulture sectors, leading to better market opportunities for the farmers and healthier food for the people in and around Arusha.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Good food for the Green City in Tanzania

Mbeya, the biggest urban centre in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, faces several challenges in providing safe and nutritious food to its citizens. Discover the bountiful harvest of an innovative and collaborative effort to address those issues.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Inclusive & future-proof vegetable and fruit businesses in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands

Building an inclusive and competitive fruit and vegetable sector in Tanzania that supports farmers and contributes to job creation and food and nutrition security.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Tanzanian hortipreneurs: a new generation

Supporting youth- and women-led businesses to improve inclusion in the food system.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Uganda and Tanzania transforming the horticulture sector through inclusive business models

Horticulture is one of the few opportunities for small scale farmers to find a route out of poverty, Rikolto currently is working in Uganda and Tanzania with over 3,000 horticulture farmers to support inclusive business development to unveil their potential to transform the sector towards sustainability.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

Sustainability as the key to strong and competitive rice markets in Tanzania and Uganda

Significant business opportunities remain for rice farmers. Future investments must enable smallholder farmers and processors to build their businesses in a sustainable way and to acquire new skills.
Updated on:
January 16, 2024

Rice farmers in Iringa step up their climate smart agriculture game

Climate change is a challenge for farmers around the world. This is no different for rice farmers in Iringa, Tanzania. Climate smart agriculture is the future; it is sustainable and profitable.
Updated on:
January 16, 2024

Wanted: Food for the Future [completed]

A unique project in which the Belgian Province of Flemish Brabant, Rikolto, retailer Colruyt Group and the University of Leuven together with young people, experts, farmers, etc. look for ways to feed the growing global population in a sustainable way.
Updated on:
August 23, 2023

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