Agriculture in Tanzania represents almost 30 percent of the country’s GDP with three quarter of the country’s workforce involved in this sector.  Agriculture is undoubtedly the largest and most important sector of the Tanzanian economy, with the country benefitting from a diverse production base that includes livestock, staple food crops and a variety of cash […]

Part 1 Much of ethnographic fieldwork is about getting used to uncomfortable situations or negotiating the contradictions embedded in everyday life that often leave us feeling curious, uneasy, and at times, outraged. Over a period of 18 months between 2013 and 2016, I was based in Tanzania’s Coast Region, investigating the intersectional politics of a […]

Quick summary: Discover the agricultural landscape of Tanzania, exploring its challenges, opportunities, and innovations. From smallholder farming to commercial agriculture, delve into the diverse practices shaping Tanzania’s agricultural sector. Nestled in the heart of East Africa, Tanzania boasts a rich agricultural landscape that has been vital to the nation’s economy and livelihoods for centuries. Agriculture in […]