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Analysis of processing, marketing and demand for processed fruits and vegetables in Tanzania

Hawassi, Frank George Haule (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2005)

This study was carried out to analyze processing, marketing and demand for processed fruits and vegetables in Tanzania. Data for the study were collected from a sample of 320 households, 77 traders and 59 processors using ...
Supply chain analysis for agricultural inputs in tanzania: a case of subsidized fertilizer in the southern highlands

Nguruse, George David (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2007)

these results it can be concluded that, fertilizer use is a vital input for sustainable agricultural production and so its use has to be highly encouraged in order to maintain higher leveliii of output. In light of the ...
Economic evaluation of existing and potential market opportunities for quality beef in Tanzania: a case of Dar Es Salaam and Arusha cities

Mapunda, Fausta Marcellus (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Despite potential contribution livestock marketing has in Tanzania to national economy, quality beef marketing has received less priority in national investments, research and export development. This study attempts to ...
Impact of microfinance institutions on poverty reduction among smallholder farmers: case of selected SACCOS in Dodoma urban and Kongwa district

Anyelwisye, Brown (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

The study was conducted in Dodoma Rural and Kongwa districts both from Dodoma region in 2007 and the number of respondents was 160. This study aimed at examining the impact of micro finance institutions on poverty reduction ...
Economic analysis of honey production and marketing in Hai district, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Mmasa, Joel Johnson (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

The objective of the study was to analyze economic factors that affect honey production and marketing in Hai District. Specific objectives were (i) to analyse profitability of honey production (ii) to assess efficiency ...
Analysis of production and marketing potential for paprika as an alternative crop to tobacco in Urambo district,Tabora Tanzania

Mathania, Aneth Jackson (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Tobacco has been the most important traditional cash crop in Urambo district since. But 1960s, the production of tobacco in the district has been declining due to world market price. Due to this price decline, farmers ...
Impact of credit on the development of micro enterprise: a comparative study of Pride and FINCA

Gwakisa, Lusajo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Demand for credit to finance micro enterprises is increasing throughout the world especially in least developed countries including Tanzania. Many entrepreneurs are emerging nowadays in different areas of the country ...
Financing agricultural marketing in Tanzania: a case study of small scale millers in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro regions

Moshi, Arbogast Bernard (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

The purpose of this study was to identify the sources of finance available to small scale maize and paddy millers in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro regions. Specifically the study aimed at identifying different sources of ...
The determinants of credit demand for micro enterprises a case study of southern highlands of Tanzania

Kasambala, Momole (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Existing literature suggests that determinants of demand for credit have not been well understood and measured. This study was conducted to assess influence of micro enterprises owners’ characteristics on credit demand. ...
Natural resource base and agricultural production options in East Uluguru mountains

Wamba, Acquiline Paul (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

The study was conducted in eastern part of Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania between December 2007 and March 2008. The main objective was to examine natural resource base and agricultural production options in Uluguru Mountains. ...
Economics of indigenous vegetable marketing: a case study in Arumeru District

Maro, Festo Ezekiel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

Study objective was to analyze the marketing efficiency of indigenous vegetables in Arumeru district. Specifically to (i) identify the present marketing channels of Amaranthus, African nightshade and African eggplant and ...
The contribution of urban agriculture to household poverty reduction: the case of Morogoro municipality in Tanzania

Shimbe, Simeon Peter Likenejo (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2008)

This study was carried out to evaluate the contribution of urban agriculture to household poverty alleviation in Morogoro municipality. A survey was conducted covering a sample of 100 households selected using a stratified ...
Evaluation of subsidy fertilizer distribution to smallholder farmers: a case of Mbeya rural district

Mng’olage, Frank (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

Mbeya district has been receiving fertilizer subsidy fertilizers since the reintroduction of the program by the government of Tanzania in 2003/04 crop season. The specific objectives of this study were; (a) to review the ...
Assessment of the impact of contract farming on farm productivity and returns: a case study of tobacco in Uyui district

Rugimbana, Florence Mathias (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

This study assesses the impact of contract farming on farm productivity and returns in tobacco farming. The study was conducted in Uyui district, Tabora region Tanzania. Specifically, the study investigates the profitability ...
Impact of credit on rural livelihoods of smallholder farmers: a case of kagera agricultural and environmental management project

Mutatina, Renatus (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2008)

This study presents the results on the impact assessment of credit under Kagera Agricultural and Environmental Management Project (KAEMP) on rural livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Misenye district, Kagera region. ...
Assessment of the wholesale-consumer segment of the value chain for fresh fruits and vegetables in Dar es salaam: a case of Ilala municipal

Cosmas, Benedicto Chakaza (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

This study was conducted to assess the wholesale-consumer segment of the value chain for five key fresh fruits and vegetables (FFV) including tomato, dry onion, cabbage, orange and amaranth. Structured questionnaires ...
Livestock related factors and farmers’ choice of maize cultivars in Tanzania

Sonda, George Barnabas (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2008)

Research was undertaken to determine livestock related factors that influence smallholder farmers’ choice of maize cultivars in Hai and Moshi rural Districts. The study employed On-farm mother-baby trial, informal and ...
Evaluation of Irish potato production and marketing performance: a case study of Mbeya rural district, Mbeya region, Tanzania

Kabungo, Catherine V. D (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2008)

The study was conducted in Mbeya rural district. The main objective was to evaluate the Irish potatoes production and market performance in the district. Specifically the study aimed at determining economic profitability ...
Assessment of cowpea vigna unguiculata (L) walp cultivars against alectra vogelii (Benth) (witchweed) collected from Dodoma, Tanzania.

Makoko, Bashir Rashid (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

Alectra Vogelii (Alectra) (parasitic weed) damages cowpea in the semi-arid areas of Tanzania. Using the petri-dish technique, 14 genotypes from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Nigeria and four ...
Traditional irrigation systems and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Same distrct, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Mnyenyelwa, Musa Akida (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

This study presents the impact of traditional irrigation on the household livelihood in Same district, Kilimanjaro region. The overall objective of this study was to assess the contribution of traditional irrigation ...

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