Mwaseba, D. L.; Kaarhus, R.; Johnsen, F. H.; Mattee, A. Z.; Mvena, Z. S. K(2015-06)
This article presents experiences with collaborative and on-farm research based on the
implementation of a four-year Programme for Agricultural and Natural Resources Transformation
for Improved Livelihoods (PANTIL) at ...
Bizoza, S.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
The effects of the customs union are ambiguous and depend on different factors. The
theoretical ambiguities raise a need for empirical studies to generate information for a
particular case. This study looks on the effect ...
Dowiya, N .B.; Rweyemamu, C . l.; Maerere, A.P.(2009-09-15)
Banana and plantain (Musa spp.) are important crops in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC) for food security and household income. However, yield has been decreasing to an
average of 4.6 tons/ha currently, and the ...
Isdory, D. P.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) plays an important role in improving household food security and
national economies in Sub-Saharan Africa including Tanzania. There is an increase in
annual per capita consumption of rice in Tanzania ...
Kakigwa, A. R.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
A study was conducted to develop extruded instant mixed mushroom soup supplemented
with banana, soybean and orange fleshed sweet potatoes. The nutritional qualities,
physical properties, sensory acceptability and the ...
Mniambo, B. D.; Mattee, A. Z.; Mhando, D. G.(2010)
This study was conducted in Korogwe district involving 100 women farmers
randomly selected from four villages. Household data was collected using a
structured questionnaire, and supplemented by interviews for key informants ...
Massawe, H. F.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Smallholder dairy farmers produce about 70% of cow milk in Tanzania. As the dairy
industry grows, it is increasingly becoming important to focus on milk quality and safety in
order to produce and retain the existing ...
Bwana, T. N.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is among the most important export crops in Tanzania,
contributing directly to peoples‘ livelihood and economic development. Cotton is grown
under both conventional and organic farming ...
Jackson, Z.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Land evaluation was conducted in Butuguri area, Butiama District, Mara Region to assess
land’s suitability for cassava, maize and sorghum production. After reviewing literature
and discussing with farmers and extension ...
Shabani, S.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is the most cultured fish species in tropical and
subtropical countries. Desirable characteristics of farmed Nile tilapia include tolerance to a
variety of aquaculture environments ...
Payment for Environmental or Ecosystem Services (PES) is among the tools for managing degraded ecosystems
and their associated ecological and economic services. Wetlands are an important type of ecosystem, which are
highly ...
Senkoro, Z. P.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2012)
The purpose of this study was to assess the quality of juices manufactured and sold for
immediate consumption in Dar es Salaam Municipalities, Tanzania. The assessments were
based on identifying the levels of preservatives, ...
Ngangambe, M. H.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) was reported for the first
time in Africa in 2016 from America. FAW is widely distributed in Tanzania, causing
significant damage to maize. Two factor, cropping ...
Sagaya, A.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
The study attempts to examine the livelihood strategies and household food security of
vegetable street vendors in Morogoro town, Tanzania. Specifically, the study sought to:
(1) To document the nature of the institutional ...
Mkojera, B. T.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Participatory Action Research approach was used in this study involving organic spice
farmers from Tawa Ward within Morogoro region, researchers from Sokoine University
of Agriculture and Sustainable Agriculture Tanzania ...
Chilagane, E. A.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Crop production in semi-arid areas is faced with different challenges that resulted
into low crop productivity, low household income and food insecurity. The main
production challenges in these areas are declining soil ...
Ramadhani, Z. I.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
The aim of this study was to assess compliance of cassava flour processed by Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from Mwanza, Tanga and Coast regions. Flour samples were
collected randomly from 22 SMEs in the mentioned ...
Saria, A. G.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
The study was conducted for three seasons aimed at developing a strategy that combines
weed control with soil fertility enhancement using live and dead mulch for increased
productivity of organic sweet pepper. Synchronization ...
Buyamba, A. P.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
A study was carried out to assess the safety of selected vegetables grown in urban areas,
focusing on a case of heavy metals in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The study investigated the
concentration of three heavy metals, ...
Mbela, D. E. N.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)
Micronutrient and protein deficiencies are among the major public-health concerns in
Tanzania. These deficiencies mainly affect children below five years of age and pregnant
women. Malnutrition is a preventable problem ...