In the Photo: Official opening of the CFS Annual Meeting, by Iringa District Commissioner, Kheri James
From 9–12 June 2025, Iringa welcomed researchers, farmers, and officials from Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Australia for the Circular Food Systems (CFS) Annual Meeting. The meeting is part of the CFS project, which links irrigation, crops, and livestock to build climate-smart farming in three countries with support from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR).
A visit to the Kiwere irrigation scheme highlighted simple but powerful results: crop leftovers now feed dairy cows, water use is 35 percent more efficient, and local women earn extra income by turning manure into compost.
Plenary sessions refined targets for gender, youth, and climate impact, and mapped out the next phase of work to bring circular practices to more countries. The discussions confirmed FANRPAN’s commitment to turning solid research into policies and investments that build stronger, greener food systems across the region.
In the photo: Honey Processing Station – Kiwere Farmers’ Cooperative