Empowering Farmers in Mtwara: A Successful Training Initiative
In June 2024, SUGECO conducted a four-day step-down training for 300 farmers in Mtwara DC and Nanyamba Council. This initiative is part of the "Enhancing Inclusive Recovery and Resilience Building.....
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SUGECO conducted the Jiajiri Business Dialogue event at Sokoine University of Agriculture
More than 600 students from the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) participated in a Jiajiri Business Dialogue event organized by the Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) enabling them to.....
SUGECO and the CRDB Foundation have formed a partnership.
The Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) has partnered with the CRDB Foundation through the Imbeju program to enable youth and students to be granted loans to develop skills and.....
Nurturing learning through Farmers Field School to over 300 farmers in Morogoro region
Farmer Field Schools give farmers a forum to demonstrate modern techniques for farming while stimulating learning and experimentation. On April 20, 2024, SUGECO hosted a one-day Farmer Field School (FFS).....
SUGECO has established demonstration plots for the Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AIDI-II) Project in Morogoro Region.
The Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative (AIDI-II) project is being carried out in the Morogoro, Njombe, and Iringa Regions by SUGECO and TAPBDs, a consortium partner. Through CIMMYT and AGRA, the.....
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Inception Meeting for Introducing Post-Harvest Loss Technologies to Unlocking the Business Potential of the Horticultural Value Chains Project
SUGECO and Feed the Future collaborated to hold an inception meeting on March 20, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the Kilimo Tija Activity (KTA) project, which was granted funding.....
The Kizimba Business Model Project (KBM) to take off in Malinyi District
On February 2023, SUGECO awarded farming equipment and other necessary stuff to Youth beneficiaries of the Kizimba Business Model (KBM) Project which is implemented in Malinyi District in Morogoro Region.....
SUGECO Internship Program expanded to Denmark in response to the needs for building skills and competencies for students and young graduates in the Agricultural Sector
In January 2023, The Executive Director of the Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) Mr. Revocatus Kimario announced that SUGECO is expanding its internship program to Denmark and the program.....
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The representatives from Cuso International visits SUGECO
The Director of Resource Development, Ms. Laurie Buske, and the Director of Program Strategy and Innovation, Ms. Tania Shephard, visited the Sokoine University Graduates Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) on November 21st,.....
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries (Tanzania) visits SUGECO
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Mr. Tixon Nzunda paid a one-day visit to SUGECO and witnessed the various activities carried out.....
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SUGECO receive an award from National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC)
SUGECO is honored to receive an award from the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC), in recognition of the deliberate efforts taken to empower the Tanzanian community economically through investment in.....
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Nanenane( Agricultural Fair) in Mbeya and Morogoro Region 2022
The first week of August is all about agriculture in Tanzania. From August 1st onwards, agricultural fairs are organized all over the country, culminating in the national holiday Nane Nane on August 8thEach.....
USAID-Tanzania Head of Agriculture visit SUGECO
On the 3rd of August 2022, SUGECO hosted the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Tanzania’s Head of Agriculture, Dr. Melanie Edwards in the Morogoro Region. She was accompanied by a Delegation.....
Closure of the SUGECO Agrifood Entrepreneurship Initiative Program
On 22nd July 2022 over 100 entrepreneurs from Morogoro, Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Zanzibar, Lindi, and Mtwara regions gathered at Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) Morogoro for the closure.....
Minister for Agriculture to Tanzania visit SUGECO
On 18th July 2022, the Minister for Agriculture in Tanzania Hon Hussein Bashe visited the Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) during his tour of the Morogoro region. He was.....
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SUGECO sets a milestone to develop curriculum and pilot Training of Trainers modules for USADF beneficiaries from ten African Countries
SUGECO in collaboration with Maryland University and ADC Tanzania developed seven (7) training modules focused on Agribusiness Management in Agricultural Value Chains for Grassroot Enterprises Development. This work was funded.....
Cuso International CEO Visits SUGECO
The Chief Executive Officer for Cuso International Mr. Nicholas Moyer visited SUGECO on the 30th May 2022 accompanied by the Country Director Dr. Romanus Mtung’e and the Finance and Projects.....
A SUGECO supported Youth secured a reliable Market for her spices in Tanzania through the SUGECO incubation program
Fatuma Mbaga is a graduate of Mzumbe University who studied Bachelor of Business Administration with Entrepreneurship and graduated in 2019. At present, She is at SUGECO undergoing an incubation program.....
2900 Youths equipped with hands-on training in Greenhouse Construction and the Production of Horticultural Crops
This year SUGECO through the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Ministry of Labor, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disabilities was awarded a project to train youths in the construction of screen.....
Equipping Youth, Women, and Young Mothers with skills in the Commercial Production of Habanero Chili (Rz Loleza FI)
SUGECO in collaboration with the Skills for Employability in Tanzania (SET) Project conducted a Ten-days Training in different batches for the youths from January to March 2022 focused on the.....
Training on Marketing and Compliance to Food Standards for Micro Small and Medium-size Enterprises (MSMEs)
This training was conducted by Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) in collaboration with Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA) and was sponsored by Trademark East Africa (TMEA) for MSMEs in different.....
SUGECO AgriFood Entrepreneurship Initiative (SAEI) beneficiaries gathered at SUGECO for a monthly event
On the 4th and 5th of February 2022, the SUGECO AgriFood Entrepreneurship Initiative (SAEI) conducted a monthly event for Entrepreneurs. The event involved over 160 entrepreneurs from the Regions of.....
Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and Cuso International Head of program visit SUGECO
On 10th February 2022 the Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) was visited by a delegation from Global Affairs Canada (GAC) led by Ms. Helen Fytche accompanied by Senior Officer,.....
Joint partnership meeting hosted by United Nations Development Program (UNDP) on after Israel Internship program
SUGECO in collaboration with other stakeholders including the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Private Agricultural Sector Support (PASS), Tanzania Horticultural Association (TAHA), Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank.....
SUGECO introduces Kizimba Business Model (KBM) An Entrepreneurial Approach for Agriculture Sector Development in Tanzania.
SUGECO is a service cooperative for the youth by the youth working to foster skills development and Agri-enterprising for enhanced youth employability through diverse strategies and services.The core of SUGECO.....
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The sardines drying technology improves lives for local community
Over 100,000 people in Ghana Island, found on Lake Victoria, Tanzania earn their living from the Sardines business. However, the business is not lucrative as harvesting and drying of sardines.....
Jiajiri business dialogue and opening of new satellite office in Mbeya
Jiajiri Business Dialogue is an event that brings together youth and shares with them potential business opportunities at their disposal and links them to other actors in the ecosystem that.....
Kizimba Business Model
On 16th March 2021 SUGECO was officially launched Kizimba Business Model (KBM)."An Entrepreneurial Approach for Agriculture Development in Tanzania" The launching event graced by the presence of Minister for Agriculture,.....
SUGECO participated in Agricultural Exhibition (Nanenane) 2020
The Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) participated in the NANENANE exhibition that took place in NaneNane grounds in Morogoro Tanzania. NaneNane day is celebrated to recognize the important contribution.....
More than 300 vulnerable children now benefit from quality education
The parents of the children were very supportive. ‘We are taking our children to school so that they don’t end up illiterate.’”Lynne Mac, a volunteer from UNITERRA through the WUSC.....
Handling over assets to SUGECO following winding down of wusc's five years program
WUSC Country Coordinator, Manu Mwaipopo(right) hands over the car to SUGECO Director - Revocatus Kimario on behalf of SUGECOEarlier this month our partner organization WUSC Tanzania handling over its office.....
Greenhouse Construction, Installation and Production of Horticulture Crops: Project launch at SUGECO
In January this year , the Government launched an agribusiness training project at SUGECO in Morogoro. The project aimed at capacitating youth on farming technologies and teaching them skills on.....
Farewell to Our Volunteer
SUGECO would like to thank our partner Organization UNITERRA TANZANIA for bringing volunteers to our Cooperative who have in recent years supported us in building the institutional capacity in many.....
Success Story
SUGECO would like to congratulate Dr.Anna Temu for a well deserving award of "MALKIA WA NGUVU" 2018 in Agribusiness Sector. An award provided by Clouds media Group in Tanzania to.....
Jiajiri Business Dialogue Event
SUGECO in collaboration with Tanzania Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Students Association (TAGRESA) conducted a 4th JIAJIRI BUSINESS DIALOGUE event on 21st April 2018. It took place at (SUA) Mazimbu Campus......
Agriculture and Agribusiness Conference
Members/ staff of Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) participated in the agriculture and agribusiness conference from 9th -12th April 2018 at (SUA). The conference took place in conjunction with.....
International Horticulture Stakeholders Conference
SUGECO participated in the two-day conference jointly organized by the Tanzania Horticulture Association (TAHA) and International Trade Centre (ITC) in Arusha in 9th -12th October. The conference attended by delegates.....
Successful closure of the youth hands on Agribusiness Project
Mkongo Youth Hands on Agribusiness was a two-year project funded to Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) by the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of United Nations from 2016 to.....
Sweet Potato for Health Initiative Exhibition (SPHI)
Sokoine University Graduate Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO) participated in the Sweet potato for Profit and Health Initiative (SPHI) exhibition in Dar es Salaam-Tanzania at Mlimani City Mall on 24th September 2017......
Nane Nane (Agriculture exhibition) 2017
SUGECO participated in Nane Nane (Agriculture exhibition) this year 2017 in Eastern Zone Morogoro. It is the first year that SUGECO has its booth, and we are proud to announce.....
US Ambassador, Donald Wright Visit SUGECO
‘Am pleased to see that the youth have been empowered in different fields and now they are back home starting their own business giving back to their communities. We will.....