Israeli agricultural non-profit CultivAid helps support Tanzania’s growing wine industry

Israeli non-profit CultivAid is collaborating with local growers and researchers in Dodoma, Tanzania, to modernize grape cultivation and winemaking. The initiative aims to improve yields, grape quality, and sustainability through hands-on training and the application of Israeli agricultural techniques. CultivAid co-founder and CEO Dr. Tomer Malchi stated, "We have a lot of know-how and agronomy that can jump-start the crops."

Tanzanian viticulturist Jacob Timothy Mwavika noted, "I have followed Israeli agriculture for many years because of its innovation and technology."

The project, which includes a six-acre research farm and a vineyard management course, addresses the Tanzanian wine industry's reliance on traditional methods and limited innovation. Since CultivAid began its work, annual wine production in Tanzania has reportedly increased from 4-5 million liters to 20 million liters, with significant potential for further growth in the East African market.