Background: Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is an important spice produced by small-scale farmers in Morogoro district
of Tanzania for both local and export markets. Recently, farmers have reported a decline in crop productivity ...
The agricultural extension system in Tanzania has faced many problems, of
which the key seems to be the poor institutional, administrative and organizational structure
of the extension services. Recently, the Tanzanian ...
Hella, J. P.; Sanga, G. J.; Haug, R.; Mziray, N.; Senga, H.; Haji, M.; Lyimo, S.; Moshi, A.; Mboya, S.; Bakar, M.(Climate Change Iimpacts and Adaptation and Mitigation Project (CCIAM) - Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2016)
This chapter is based on a study conducted in Pangani river basin and on Pemba
Island in Tanzania. The main objective of the study was to assess evidence of the
climate, small farmers’ adaptive strategies and associated ...
Elliseus, R. J(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Banana is an important staple food in East Africa and an essential cash crop in the national and local economies. In Kagera and Kilimanjaro regions of Tanzania, banana is cultivated by more than 70% of smallholder farmers ...
Sanga, B. D(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
The burden of malnutrition among children and pregnant women in Tanzania may partly be contributed by inadequate and inequitable participation of women and men in resources utilization. Despite efforts to empower women to ...
Mlyashimbi, E. C(SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, 2019)
The ecology of rodent pest species is an important aspect that enables understanding of population characteristics and the type of crop damage caused by rodents in different locations. It is a basis for effective ...
Mulungu, L. S.; Ndilahomba, B.; Nyange, C. J.; Mwatawala, M. W.; Mwalilino, J. K.; Joseph, C. C.; Mgina, C. A.(Academic Journals Inc., 2011)
Studies to evaluate the effectiveness of natural protectants in controlling Prostephanus truncatus and Sitophilus zeamays in stored maize using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications. The treatments ...
Massawe, B. H. J.(The Ohio State University, 2015)
A GIS-based multi-criteria land evaluation was performed in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania
in order to avail decision makers and farmers with evidence based decision support tool
for improved and sustainable rice production ...
Massawe, B .H. J.; Kaaya, A. K.; Winowiecki, L.; Slater, B. K.(Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2019)
A GIS-based multi-criteria land evaluation (MCE) was performed in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania to avail decision makers and farmers with evidence based decision support tool for improved and sustainable rice production. ...
Nyolei, D.; Nsaali, M.; Minaya, V.; van Griensven, A.; Mbilinyi, B.; Diels, J.; Hessels, T.; Kahimba, F.(Elsevier Ltd, 2019)
The application of remote sensing techniques for WPET mapping in data scarce regions is gaining more recognition since it can cover large areas with minimal field observations. Important concerns are the generation of ...
Doggart, N.; Morgan-Brown, T.; Lyimo, E.; Mbilinyi, B.; Meshack, C. K.; Sallu, S. M.; Spracklen, D. V.(Environmental Research Letters, 2020-02-26)
Reducing deforestation can generate multiple economic, social and ecological benefits by safeguarding the climate and other ecosystem services provided by forests. Understanding the relative contribution of different drivers ...
Kiobia, D.O.; Silayo, V. C. K.; Mutabazi, K. D.; Graef, F.; Mourice, S. K.(Elsevier Ltd, 2020)
There are various types of grain storage bags available to farmers in tropical countries. However, these bags differ in price, quality, and reduced post-harvest losses due to insect pests and mould infestation. This study ...
Chilagane, E. A.; Saidia, P. S.; Kahimba, F. C.; Asch, F.; Germer, J.; Graef, F.; Swai, E.; Rweyemamu, C. L.(Springer, 2020-03)
Declining soil fertility and low rainfall are key constraints to crop production and are threatening food security in semi-arid areas. Applying inorganic fertilizer at reduced amount (micro-dose) and in situ rainwater ...
Tettey, R. M. K.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Infections caused by hepatitis E virus (HEV) constitute a global public health burden.
Worldwide, over 20 million new cases of asymptomatic infections, 3.4 million illnesses
and 70 000 deaths due to HEV occur each year. ...
Kidulani, V. I(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Raising chickens is rapidly gaining popularity in the developing world. However, high feed
costs associated with intensive poultry rearing as well as increased competition between
humans and animals/chicken on feed ...
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 ...
Paul, I. K(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Maize and rice are the primary staple cereal food crops in Tanzania, ranking first and
second, respectively. The two crops are also used as cash crops in some parts of the
country. Despite their importance as food and ...
Hance, A. M.(SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, 2019)
In Tanzania most of biowaste produced from vegetable and fruits markets are dumped off which results to loss of nutrients and imposing environmental problems. Composting of wastes is important when used as organic fertilizer ...
Komba, E. A.(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)
Growth performance and productivity of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is highly influenced by water quality in the pond. On the other hand, water quality is influenced by the climate and ecological conditions of the ...