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Building resilient agriculture begins with research. By screening tomato varieties for resistance to bacterial wilt, sci...
14/05/2026

Building resilient agriculture begins with research. By screening tomato varieties for resistance to bacterial wilt, scientists identify crops that can withstand disease and support sustainable food production.

But the work does not stop in the laboratory. Through grafting, farmers combine high-yielding tomato varieties with disease-resistant rootstocks, turning scientific knowledge into practical protection against crop loss.

Healthy plants are the foundation of food security, stronger livelihoods, and thriving communities. Protecting plant health today helps secure a healthier and more sustainable future for all.

Some of the greatest threats to agriculture are invisible to the naked eye.Through laboratory diagnosis, scientists can ...
13/05/2026

Some of the greatest threats to agriculture are invisible to the naked eye.

Through laboratory diagnosis, scientists can identify harmful pathogens like bacterial wilt and help farmers respond before losses spread further.

Plant health starts with science, innovation, and timely action.

What should have been a nutritious harvest ends here softened, split, and wasted. While these crops were grown with care...
12/05/2026

What should have been a nutritious harvest ends here softened, split, and wasted. While these crops were grown with care, the journey from farm to table remains perilous. Wooden crates, though traditional, often leave vegetables vulnerable to pests, diseases, and contamination that can spread unnoticed across fields, with studies showing damage rates as high as a quarter of the produce.

By shifting to safer options like plastic crates, as World Vegetable Center emphasizes, we protect the harvest, safeguard food security, and honor the labor behind every crop. Healthy borders, healthy harvests - plant biosecurity begins with how we care for what we grow.

To learn more, please visit the WorldVeg Arusha office and connect with our postharvest team.

A healthy crop can decline in just a short time when plant diseases strike.Behind every wilted tomato plant is a threat ...
12/05/2026

A healthy crop can decline in just a short time when plant diseases strike.
Behind every wilted tomato plant is a threat to food security, livelihoods, and farmer resilience.

On this International Day of Plant Health, we recognize the importance of early detection and sustainable solutions to protect our crops and communities.

06/05/2026

Are you passionate about agriculture, food systems, research, and sustainable development? The World Vegetable Center is offering exciting internship opportunities in Tanzania!

This is a great chance for students and young professionals to gain hands-on experience, contribute to impactful research, and work alongside international experts in the field of vegetable science and nutrition.
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Through innovative vegetable farming, youth are turning small plots into powerful opportunities - boosting incomes, impr...
29/04/2026

Through innovative vegetable farming, youth are turning small plots into powerful opportunities - boosting incomes, improving nutrition, and building resilient communities.

Implemented by the World Vegetable Center in collaboration with the Tanzania Horticultural Association, and funded by AGRA, this initiative is equipping young farmers with skills in modern production, pest management, and postharvest handling, transforming farming into a profitable and sustainable business.

From tomatoes to indigenous vegetables, these innovations are not just feeding families, they are shaping the future of food systems in Africa.

The takeaway? When young people are equipped with knowledge, strong partnerships, and investment, agriculture becomes more than survival - it becomes opportunity. Read more: https://avrdc.org/young-farmer-tanzania-vegetable-innovation/

On 23–24 April 2026, the World Vegetable Center in Tanzania hosted a workshop bringing together farmers, breeders, trade...
24/04/2026

On 23–24 April 2026, the World Vegetable Center in Tanzania hosted a workshop bringing together farmers, breeders, traders, and processors to strengthen this nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crop.

From developing improved varieties to aligning with market needs, the focus is clear: better nutrition, stronger value chains, and sustainable production.

Together, we are advancing crops that nourish people and build resilient food systems.

With support from AGRA and aligned with World Vegetable Center’s action area on sustainable production, field trainings ...
24/04/2026

With support from AGRA and aligned with World Vegetable Center’s action area on sustainable production, field trainings in Kilimanjaro, Arusha, and Manyara reached 786 youth farmers across March - April 2026.

Through hands-on learning in irrigation, water management, and soil health, young farmers are gaining the skills to increase productivity, improve resource efficiency, and build sustainable livelihoods.

These investments are shaping a generation of resilient, knowledgeable, and market-ready youth farmers ready to transform agriculture

The recent exchange of vegetable genetic resources between Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA), throu...
21/04/2026

The recent exchange of vegetable genetic resources between Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA), through the National Plant Genetic Resources Centre, and the World Vegetable Center marks an important milestone in a much broader journey.

This effort is part of the ongoing implementation of the partnership between WorldVeg and the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania (URT), aimed at strengthening conservation, research, and utilization of vegetable biodiversity across the country. The successful handover and multiplication of hundreds of vegetable samples demonstrate the tangible progress being made and there is much more to come.

Importantly, this collaboration also contributes to the implementation of the African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan, a continental initiative focused on safeguarding Africa’s rich vegetable genetic resources for future generations, while enhancing resilience, nutrition, and sustainable food systems.

As we move forward, continued collaboration will unlock even greater opportunities for innovation, improved varieties, and strengthened food security in Tanzania and beyond.

Learn more about the African Vegetable Biodiversity Rescue Plan: https://worldveg.tind.io/record/76010?v=pdf

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Crop Trust
International Plant Treaty
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

We were honored to welcome Yun Ping Wang- Deputy Director General – Partnerships at WorldVeg, to our Arusha office this ...
19/04/2026

We were honored to welcome Yun Ping Wang- Deputy Director General – Partnerships at WorldVeg, to our Arusha office this week

His visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen collaboration, exchange insights, and reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing sustainable vegetable production and improving nutrition across Africa and beyond.

We appreciate his leadership and continued support in driving impactful partnerships that empower farmers, enhance food systems, and promote healthier communities.

From youth groups and university students to women farmers, researchers, and development partners. World Vegetable Cente...
09/04/2026

From youth groups and university students to women farmers, researchers, and development partners. World Vegetable Center’s exhibition at HortiFlora 2026 in brought together a diverse audience passionate about advancing horticulture in Africa

Visitors explored improved vegetable varieties, engaged with innovations, and exchanged knowledge on building resilient and nutritious food systems. The exhibition also provided a platform to amplify these efforts through national media, highlighting the importance of vegetables in improving livelihoods and nutrition.

These interactions reflect WorldVeg’s commitment to its six action areas ranging from breeding nutritious and climate-resilient vegetables, to strengthening seed systems, promoting sustainable production, improving diets, supporting markets, and enhancing knowledge sharing.

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