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Analysis of marketing performance of the dairy value chain in Tanga city, Tanzania

Ibrahim, A. W.; Akyoo, A. M.; Kanuya, N. L. (AJOL, 2018)

This study was conducted in Tanga city with the general purpose of analyzing market performance of dairy value chain and specifically to quantify and assess production costs of raw milk and to characterize the market ...

Policy imperatives for control of market exchange failure in the cashew nut industry

Akyoo, A.; Mpenda, Z. (NAF-IRN, 2014)

This study examined the root causes of incessant market failure problem facing Tanzanian cashew nut industry. The overarching hypothesis was that the industry challenges are both structural and institutional. Competition ...

Chain governance in urban dairying in Tanzania: a cross- learning study on value chain development

Akyoo, A. M.; Makoye, G. R.; Fredy Timothy Mlyavidoga Kilima, F. T. M.; Coles, C. F.; Nombo, C.; Mvena, Z. S. K.; Ngetti, M. (International Journal of Latest Research in Humanities and Social Science (IJLRHSS), 2011)

Tanga city is the most unlikely location to have the most evolved urban milk value chain in Tanzania, being the most North-easterly coastal metropolis in the country, especially when contrasted with an urban milk value chain ...

Agricultural production risks, coping mechanisms and potential for crop insurance in Tanzania

Akyoo, A. M.; Temu, A. E.; Hella, J. P. (2013 Time Journals, 2013)

Pessimism surrounding feasibility and viability of crop insurance schemes especially to developing country economies has since been a global phenomenon. However, pragmatic evidence is turning the clock around as more ...

Gliricidia agroforestry technology adoption potential in selected dryland areas of Dodoma region, Tanzania

Swamila, M.; Philip, D.; Akyoo, A. M.; Sieber, S.; Bekunda, M.; Kimaro, A. A. (MDPI, 2020-07-20)

Declining soil fertility is one of the major problems facing producers of field crops in most dryland areas of Sub-Saharan Africa. In response to the declining soil fertility, extensive participatory research has been ...

Awareness and compliance with feed quality standards: the case of chicken feeds in Tanzania

Longo, J. A.; Akyoo, A. M.; Sørensen, O. J. (Emerald, 2019)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of awareness of and compliance with chicken feed standards among chicken farmers in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 107 respondents in ...

Occurrence of fungal infections in Rufiji tilapia and hybrids of female Nile tilapia and male Rufiji tilapia at different salinities

Seleman, R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

Fungal diseases are prevalent in fish and have the potential of limiting productivity in aquaculture. This study aimed to isolate and determine fungal infections in hatchery with female Rufiji tilapia and their hybrids ...

Adoption and use of ICTs by Livestock Keepers for improved access to Livestock Information: A case of selected urban areas in Tanzania

Angello, Consolata (IGI Global, 2021)

Information and communication technologies (ICTs) are very important tools for economic development and poverty reduction when used eﬀectively by individuals in all economic sectors including agriculture. Urban livestock ...

Cost implications of delays of public construction projects: a case of Morogoro Municipality

Sanga, W. A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

Construction projects are series of projects related to the construction field that have limited time dimension with specific allocation of resources, in order to realize an idea and a particular purpose, after the idea ...

Modified diets to improve iron, vitamin a and protein intake among children in banana-based farming systems of Kagera Region, Tanzania

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 if ...

The past, present and future of Urban Agriculture in Tanzania

Mvena, Z. S. K (1999-06)

Urban agriculture in Tanzania has been in existence for many decades. Presently urban agriculture is both extensive and intensive. Urban farmers come from all walks of life. From highly placed government civil servants ...

Utilization of medicinal plants by waluguru people in east uluguru mountains Tanzania

Mahonge, C. P. I.; Nsenga, J. V.; Mtengeti, E. J.; Mattee, A.Z. (2006)

A study was done to assess utilization of medicinal plants in Nyachilo village situated in eastern Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered and informal discussions conducted to ...

Social networks, governance and transaction costs effects on organic tomato and sweet pepper tourist hotels market in Arusha and Unguja

Mbapila, S. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

The objectives of this study were to (i) determine the social networks of the main actors in the organic food value chain in the tourism sector (ii) determine governance in the value chain of organic tomatoes and sweet ...

A Fuzzy Logic-Based Approach for Modelling Uncertainty in Open Geospatial Data on Landfill Suitability Analysis

Lyimo, Neema Nicodemus; Shao, Zhenfeng; Ally, Ally Mgelwa; Twumasi, Nana Yaw Danquah; Altan, Orhan; Sanga, Camilius A (International Journal of Geo-Information, 2020-12-09)

Besides OpenStreetMap (OSM), there are other local sources, such as open government data (OGD), that have the potential to enrich the modeling process with decision criteria that uniquely reflect some local patterns. ...

Establishment of the Causal Agent(s) of Spike Shedding and Stem Wilting of Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Morogoro District, Tanzania

Shango, Abdul J.; Majubwa, Ramadhani O.; Maerere, Amon P. (Hindawi, 2020-11-09)

Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) serves as a source of income to smallholder spice farmers in Morogoro district of Tanzania. Recently, spike shedding and stem wilting of pepper plants were reported to cause about 30% yield loss ...

Exploring the use of ICTs in learning and disseminating livestock husbandry knowledge to urban and peri-urban communities in Tanzania

Angello, Consolata (International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 2015, Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. 5-22, 2015)

This paper discusses the importance of various Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in learning and disseminating relevant information on livestock husbandry in Tanzania. The paper is part of a study that ...

Potential of Information and Communication Technologies in Promoting Access to Livestock Information: Perceptions of Urban Livestock Keepers in Tanzania

Angello, Consolata (International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development, 7(2), 20-41, April-June 2015, 2015-06)

A study was conducted to investigate the extent of use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) by urban livestock keepers. This paper discusses the perceptions of small scale livestock keepers towards the use ...

One Health Approach (OHA) in Selected Urban Settings in Tanzania: Knowledge, Attitudes, Awareness, and Practices

Kimario, Kanti; Muhanga, M.; Malungo, J.; Kimario, K. (TVJ, 2019)

Attainment of optimal health calls for collaboration between animals, humans, and environmental health professionals together with understanding the consequences of animals, humans, and environment interactions on health. ...

Globalization and Technological Advancement: An Assessment of Impact of Mobile Phones among Secondary School Students in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania

Muhanga, M. (Mwenge Catholic University, 2015)

This study was conducted to assess the impact of the mobile phones among secondary school students in Morogoro municipality. Specifically the study determined the influence of mobile phones on students’ behaviors, and ...

Mining sector reforms in the context of fifty years of independence in Tanzania: a reflection of Mwalimu Nyerere’s legacy

Muhanga, M.; Urassa, J. (Moshi Cooperative University, 2018)

This paper discusses Tanzania’s economic reforms in the context of fifty-plus years of independence. Specifically, it focuses on how these reforms have impacted on the mining sector and how the reforms are in agreement ...

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