Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives

What Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives does

The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives (Wizara ya Kilimo) is the United Republic of Tanzania's central government ministry responsible for agricultural policy formulation, regulation, research coordination, cooperative development, and service delivery to the country's farmers and agribusinesses. Headquartered in Dodoma, the Ministry operates a national footprint across all 26 regions of mainland Tanzania, delivering services through Regional Secretariats, Local Government Authorities, and a network of 25+ semi-autonomous institutions including 10 crop boards (tobacco, sugar, tea, cashew, cotton, coffee, sisal, pyrethrum, cereals, pyrethrum), the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), seed and fertilizer regulators (TOSCI, TFRA, TPHPA), the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), the National Irrigation Commission (NiRC), the Tanzania Cooperative Development Commission (TCDC), and six Ministry of Agriculture Training Institutes (MATIs).

The Ministry's digital infrastructure comprises the e-Kilimo platform, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) mobile application, the Agricultural Routine Data System (ARDS), the Tanzania Agri-Inputs Platform (TAIP), a Call Centre, Helpdesk system, and an Agricultural Maps platform covering crop suitability, agro-ecological zones, and soil resources. These systems enable farmer self-service, routine data collection from village to national level, and dissemination of agricultural commodity market information. Core value propositions center on productivity improvement, mechanization, irrigation expansion, cooperative empowerment, food security reserves, and post-harvest loss reduction, anchored by the government's 10/30 Agenda targeting 10% agricultural sector growth by 2030.

The Ministry does not generate commercial revenue; operations are funded through annual government budgetary allocations from the Tanzanian Treasury supplemented by international development assistance from the World Bank, AfDB, IFAD, JICA, EU (AGRI-CONNECT), AFD, and bilateral donors. Its political leadership comprises a Minister, Deputy Minister, Permanent Secretary, and two Deputy Permanent Secretors, supported by a civil-service apparatus. Notable stakeholders include the Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB), which received a TZS 850 billion (USD 500 million) government capital pledge, and SAGCOT, a public-private partnership for southern corridor agricultural transformation.

Name

Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives

Legal name

Ministry of Agriculture

Website

https://kilimo.go.tz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives is the Tanzanian government ministry responsible for agricultural policy, regulation, research, and service delivery to farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses across all 26 regions, overseeing crop boards, training institutes, and national digital agricultural platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Agricultural Services

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Farm Management Services (115116)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Administration (BPAIAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture, Food Security & Nutrition Technical Assistance (BPADAEAG), Water Rights, Permitting & Compliance Services (Allocations, Reporting) (AFACAFAM)

Keywords

• Government agricultural services
• Agricultural policy regulation
• Crop board oversight
• Farmer extension services
• Food security programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dodoma

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Budget Allocation: The ministry operates primarily through annual government budget allocations from the Treasury to implement agricultural development programs, regulatory functions, and service delivery
2. International Development Assistance: Funding from international development partners including World Bank, AfDB, IFAD, EU (AGRI-CONNECT), JICA, and bilateral donors for agricultural development projects

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Agriculture (Wizara ya Kilimo) is the government entity of the United Republic of Tanzania responsible for setting agricultural policy, regulating crop sectors, and delivering development programs to farmers, cooperatives, and agribusinesses. It operates an extensive network of crop boards, research institutes, training colleges, and digital service platforms such as e-Kilimo, ARDS, and the Tanzania Agri-Inputs Platform to support productivity, mechanization, irrigation, market access, and food security across the country.

Product overview

The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives operates a portfolio of digital platforms and systems to deliver agricultural services. The core digital ecosystem includes e-Kilimo (central digital service platform), the Call Centre System, Helpdesk System, Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) mobile application, Agricultural Routine Data System (ARDS), and the Tanzania Agri-Inputs Platform. These interconnected systems provide services ranging from farmer support and market access to agricultural data collection and input information management. The Ministry also provides an Agricultural Maps System for crop suitability, agro-ecological zones, and soil mapping across Tanzania's regions and districts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• e-Kilimo Digital Platform Central digital system coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture to enhance delivery of quality services to farmers and agricultural stakeholders; integrates modules covering different service areas such as farmer support, information access, and productivity tools.
• Call Centre System Phone-based service that allows farmers and stakeholders to ask questions about Ministry services; managed by the Ministry's Communication Unit as a link between the Government and agricultural stakeholders.
• Helpdesk System Platform for users of Ministry ICT systems to report challenges, log issues, and track resolution actions taken until closure.
• Mobile Kilimo (M-Kilimo) Mobile phone-based application that helps farmers, livestock keepers, and fishermen access markets for their agricultural products.
• Agricultural Routine Data System (ARDS) System for collecting, managing, and transmitting agricultural performance information from Local Government Authorities to Agricultural Sector Lead Ministries through Regions, including VAEO/WAEO and Village/Ward reporting formats.
• Tanzania Agri-Inputs Platform (TAIP) Collaborative, centralized, public-facing digital resource providing searchable directories and databases on seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection products for farmers, agro-dealers, and researchers.
• Agricultural Maps System Online mapping system providing crop suitability maps, agro-ecological zone maps, and soil resource maps for regions and districts across Tanzania.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coffee production increased from 55,000 to 86,000 tons; target 300,000 tons by 2030
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, strategic and minor.

• SAGCOT (Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024SAGCOT is a public-private partnership established to transform agriculture in Tanzania's Southern corridor, connecting farmers to markets, finance, and agribusiness opportunities
• CAADP (Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfrica's policy framework for agricultural transformation, wealth creation, food security and nutrition adopted under the Maputo Declaration
• BelarusstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral agricultural cooperation including MoU signed July 2025, trade discussions for coffee, cashew, tea, horticulture, and fertilizer manufacturing investments
• AustraliastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding strategic partnership in agricultural research and technology advancement between Tanzania and Australia
• IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for agricultural inputs access and cashew value chain development with Indonesia
• KenyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation in agricultural development between Tanzania and Kenya
• NetherlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on agricultural trade and digital systems for agriculture between Tanzania and Netherlands

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/wizarayakilimo
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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries27 records

Funding overview

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