We are thrilled to have hosted a landmark three-day workshop at the SJS Organic Farm The event brought together leaders from six premier agroecology centers across Tanzania to strategize on the further development of sustainable farming for our nation’s farmers.
Driving Innovation through the AgroKilimo Project
The workshop is a core component of the AgroKilimo Project, a visionary initiative funded by the Government of France. As stated by Ayesiga Buberwa, Director General of Islands of Peace (IDP), SJS Organic Farm is one of six pilot centers selected to build a "strong and sustainable future for agroecology" in Tanzania.
This project, launched in 2025 by the French Ambassador, H.E. Anne-Sophie Avé, focuses on two main pillars:
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Assessment: Evaluating how agroecology centers operate to ensure maximum efficiency.
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Integration: Creating a national network of shared guidelines for research, training, and farmer-led innovation.
SJS Organic Farm : A Hub for Research and Transformation
During the sessions, our team at SJS joined forces with partners including SAT (Morogoro), PPIZ (Zanzibar), RECODA (Arusha), MFEC (Mogabiri), and the Bihawana Farmers Training Center.
The collaboration extends beyond the field and into the classroom. The AgroKilimo Project will fund Master’s degree research at Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and work closely with the Agroecology Hub Tanzania (AEHT) to ensure our farming methods are backed by world-class science.
"The arrival of the AgroKilimo Project is vital for us. Our mission at SJS has always been to restore the agricultural sector to its traditional, safer, and more sustainable roots." — Felician Pius, SJS Organic
The Path Ahead
While the workshop identified shared challenges—such as the need for more specialized experts and budget optimization—it also highlighted the immense opportunities for growth. For SJS Organic, this means:
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Strengthened Infrastructure: Enhancing our water harvesting and training facilities.
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Knowledge Sharing: Disseminating cutting-edge organic techniques to our local farmers.
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Collaborative Research: Participating in comparative crop studies to find the best solutions for the Kilimanjaro region.
