Many studies have focused on the use of ICT by farmers; however, little attention has been on the use ICT by agricultural extension agents who are the bridge between source of agricultural knowledge and technologies ...

Background: Universal access to and utilization of malaria prevention measures is defined as every person at malaria risk sleeping under a quality insecticide-treated mosquito net (ITN) and every pregnant woman at ...

In sub-Saharan Africa, knowledge on adaptation strategies to climate variability and change are scattered and fragmented due to lack of standpoints adaptation framework. This paper intends to analyse differences in adaptation ...

This study assesses the determinants of adoption drivers of improved open-pollinated (OPVs) maize varieties by smallholder farmers in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Cross- sectional data of multi-stage random ...

The title of this thesis is "the Agrarian Constitution oj Zanzibar and Its Impact on Agricultural Development''. Six elements were investigated in this dissertation: (i) the laws and law-like rules governing land ownership ...

This chapter analyzes agricultural extension approaches used in Tanzania with a view to improving them for effective extension service delivery in the country. Linear extension approaches, which were used in the past, ...

A case is made for the need for agricultural extension reform in Tanzania. The paper not only brings to light issues which necessitate agricultural extension reform such as financing, privatization of extension services, ...

A study was carried out to assess the agricultural information needs and their accessibility for improving production among smallholder farmers growing sesame in Morogoro district, Morogoro region. Data were collected from ...

In principle the innovation systems approach, examines the interactions and institutions that affect actors to innovate and adapt technology. Roles and functions played by farmers and other actors determine farmers’ ...

The livelihood of small-scale coffee farmers in Hai and Arumeru Districts depends on coffee among other economic activities. This study analysed influence of livelihood capabilities on coffee production among small-scale ...