• Health Literacy, Health Behaviour and Healthcare Seeking Behaviour in Rural Settings in Tanzania: Towards a Conceptual Framework 

  Muhanga, Mikidadi I. (ELSEVIER, 2021)

  Conceptual framework can serve very useful purposes when it comes to formulating research questions and developing hypotheses. This article presents a conceptual framework from a study conducted in rural settings in ...
• An exploration of rural communities’ response towards joining the Improved community health fund (iCHF): A case of monduli juu ward, Tanzania 

  I. Madodi, Mussa; Eliamini, Elifuraha P. (CODEPATA, 2021)

  There are a number of efforts by the Tanzanian Government to promote accessible and equitable health services to deprived rural communities throughout the country. The government, among other things, has been mobilizing ...
• Community based development and the igbo olodumare tourist centre, Okeigbo, ondo state, Nigeria 

  YOADE, Adewale Olufunlola; OLADIPUPO, Abiola Stephen; OLAJIDE, Tosin Paul (CODEPATA, 2021)

  The beauty of every tourist centre lies in its embedded facilities that will make the visitors or tourists feel satisfied and comfortable and which may make them in return term such tourist centre “a home away from home”. ...
• Foreword for Volume 1 Issue 1 

  Madaha, Rasel; Malima, Regina (Sokoine University of Agriculture and Community Development Professionals Association of Tanzania (CODEPATA), 2021-08)

  Editorial message for Vol. 1 Issue 1
• Drought Risk Reduction Strategies in Rural Zimbabwe: Opinions of Mhondoro-Ngezi District Communities 

  Ngwaru, Farai (2021)

  This paper highlights the perceptions of Mhondoro-Ngezi rural communities regarding drought risk reduction strategies. The study was motivated by personal experience as a minister of religion deployed in Mhondoro-Ngezi ...
• The causes and detrimental effects associated with the use of 'fake' inputs and seeds to the smallholder farmers in Tanzania 

  Machibya, Jackson Bulili; Kadigi, Ibrahim; Njeru, Justus (2021)

  This paper attempts to study the causes and detrimental effects of using fake agro-inputs and seeds by using primary survey data collected from four regions of Tanzania. The study employed mixed methods of data collection ...
• An exploration of the factors that determine the gendered adaptation to climate variability in Kilosa District, Tanzania 

  Zakayo, Rachel; Madaha, Rasel M.; Mahonge, Christophe. P; Bryant., Christopher R (2021)

  Adaptation is reflected as a suitable response to climate variability, particularly for smallholder farmers. Yet, adaptation by women and men farmers may be influenced by different factors that are not well understood. ...
• The potential of the National ageing policy in enabling social protection of the elderly in Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania 

  Malima, Regina C. (2021)

  Although substantial progress has been made in adopting National Ageing Policy (NAP) of 2003 in Tanzania, lack of enforceable laws to ensure successfully implementation of the policy on elderly social protection remain ...
• Value chain analysis of aquaculture feed in Tanzania. 

  Kabambara, P. S. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Tanzania is among the countries which depend on aquaculture feed for their fish farming needs. Recent decline in fish volume captured from natural waters due to, climate change, illegal fishing and increased fishing ...
• The ‘Majaluba’ rice production system: A rainwater harvesting ‘Bright Spot’ in Tanzania 

  Gowing, J; Bunclark, L; Mahoo, H; Kahimba, F (2018)

  The rainwater harvesting technique under consideration here is an example of intermediate-scale external catchment runoff harvesting. The focus for discussion is on the ‘majaluba’ system which is found in Tanzania and ...
• Adaptations in water harvesting technologies for enhancing food security and livelihood: A multi-country study in Sub-Saharan Africa 

  Snelder, D; Kahimba, F.C; Korodjouma, O; Abebe, A; Oughton, E; Bunclark, L; Lasage, R (Springer, 2018)

  The objective of this paper was to examine farmer-directed technology adaptation of selected water harvesting technologies (WHTs) in order to enhance their potential contribution to food security and livelihood improvement ...
• Sustainable Agriculture Intensification, Extension and Advisory Services and Institutional Approaches in Africa 

  Ahmad, Athman K.; Bosena, Tegegne; Sanga, Camilus A.; Mwaseba, Dennis L.; Njarui, Donald; Hundessa, Feyisa; Gatheru, M.; Gichangi, A. W.; Gichangi, E. M.; Selemani, Ismail S.; Mignouna, Jacob; Tuyisenge, Jacqueline; Jessica, N.; Hella, Joseph P.; Kibebew, Kibret; Dusengemungu, Leonidas; Katundu, Mangani; Mahreteab, Tesfai; Mengistu, Ketema; Modiselle, M. E.; Mafunanji, Magalasi; Muhammad, L. W.; Mupenzi, Mutimura; Murage, A. W.; Myeni, L.; Nigussie, Dachassa; Amuri, Nyambilila; Westengen, Ola; Guthiga, Paul; Sita, Ghimire; Nchimbi-Msolla, Susan; Lemma, Tesfaye; Thavhana, M. P.; Tsubo, M.; Ndolo, Victoria (INNOVAFRICA, 2018-07)

  The first part of this report gives an overview of the state of agriculture and food and nutrition security (FNS) challenges for Africa in general and in particular for sub saharan Africa (SSA). Further, the report briefly ...
• Comparison of silicon status in rice grown under the system of rice intensification and flooding regime in Mkindo Irrigation Scheme, Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Gowele, G. E.; Mahoo, H. F.; Kahimba, Frederick C. (TAJAS, 2020)

  Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element available in the earth's crust, and is considered as a benefcial element for crop growth especially rice. A study was conducted in Mkindo irrigation scheme, Mvomero District, ...
• Evaluation of the performance of CORDEX regional climate models in simulating present climate conditions of Tanzania 

  Luhunga, Philbert; Botai, Joel; Kahimba, Frederick C. (ResearchGate, 2016-06)

  Regional climate models (RCMs) are widely used in regional assessment of climate change impacts. However, the reliability of individual models needs to be assessed before using their output for impact assessment. In this ...
• Estimating conveyance efficiency and maize productivity of traditional irrigation systems in USA river catchment, Tanzania 

  Haymale, Humuri K.; Njau, Karoli N.; Kahimba, Frederick C. (Hindawi, 2020-07)

  Estimating the conveyance efficiency of traditional irrigation schemes systems is very important. It is because of understanding the volume of water lost along with the transportation facility, enhancing water usage and ...
• Effect of Fertilizer Micro-Dose and Moisture Management Practices on Agronomic and Economic Performances of Groundnut in Semi- Arid Areas 

  Chilagane, E.A; Saidia, P.S; Kahimba, F.C; Swai, E; Rweyemamu, C.L (ELIXIR, 2019-05)

  Low soil fertility and drought condition are main crop production challenges that threatening food security in semi-arid areas. Use of fertilizer at micro dose rates together with in-situ rainwater harvesting using ...
• Crop Upgrading Strategies and Modelling for Rainfed Cereals in a Semi-Arid Climate—A Review 

  Silungwe, F.R; Graef, F; Bellingrath-Kimura, S.D; Tumbo, S.D; Kahimba, F.C; Lana, M.A (Water, 2018-03)

  Spatiotemporal rainfall variability and low soil fertility are the primary crop production challenges facing poor farmers in semi-arid environments. However, there are few solutions for addressing these challenges. The ...
• Influence of Transplanting Age on Paddy Yield under the System of Rice Intensification 

  Reuben, P; Kahimba, F.C; Katambara, Z; Mahoo, H.F; Mbungu, W; Mhenga, F; Nyarubamba, A; Maugo, M (Agricultural Sciences, 2016-07)

  Agronomic practices such as transplanting age, plant spacing, and water application regimes in irrigated paddy production can have a significant impact towards the performance in rice growth and yield. A study was conducted ...
• Modelling rainfed pearl millet yield sensitivity to abiotic stresses in semi-arid central Tanzania, Eastern Africa 

  Silungwe, F.R; Graef, F; Bellingrath-Kimura, S.D; Chilagane, E; Tumbo, S.D; Kahimba, F.C; Lana, M.A (Sustainability, 2019-08)

  Drought and heat-tolerant crops, such as Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum), are priority crops for fighting hunger in semi-arid regions. Assessing its performance under future climate scenarios is critical for determining ...
• The management strategies of pearl millet farmers to cope with seasonal rainfall variability in a semi-arid agroclimate 

  Silungwe, F.R; Graef, F; Bellingrath-Kimura, S.D; Tumbo, S.D; Kahimba, F.C; Lana, M.A (Agronomy, 2019-07)

  Rainfed agriculture constitutes around 80% of the world’s agricultural land, achieving the lowest on-farm crop yields and greatest on-farm water losses. Much of this land is in developing countries, including sub-Saharan ...

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