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Access to formal credit and its linkace with agricultural technologies adoption: a case of smallholder farmers ln Zanzibar

Mohamed, Khalid Salim (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

This study was conducted in order to determine the extent of access to formal credit in rural Zanzibar and identify factors that influence smallholder farmers* access to formal credit. It also aimed to assess the linkage ...
Assessment of annual utilization rates of farm tractors in Mbarali district, Tanzania

Lwesha, Emmanuel Mjobege (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

The study was conducted in Mbarali District of Mbeya Region with the objective of assessing the average annual utilization rates of farm tractors for both on-farm and off- farm activities during the cropping season of ...
Assessment of environmental degradation in Nakambala Mazabuka Zambia

Chinjila, Mellon Halubanje (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1996)

An environmental degradation assessment was carried out in Nakambala Estate, Mazabuka Zambia in October 1994 to June 1995 . The objectives of the study were: impact change, of the natural sugar plantation vege ...
Assessment of processing methods, sensory attributes, nutritional quality and safety of cassava leaves product (isombe) in Rwanda.

Umuhozariho, Marie Goretti (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2014)

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Cranz) leaves are cherished as a vegetable in Africa, but contain a toxic compound, cyanide. Studies were conducted to assess utilization, cyanide and nutritional value of cassava leaves after ...
The contribution of forest products to rural livelihoods in Nkasi district, Rukwa, Tanzania

Rwamahe, Ansbert Severin (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2008)

This study was conducted in Nkasi District, Rukwa region, Tanzania, with the overall objective of assessing the contribution of forest resources in improving the livelihoods of rural communities. The focus was on various ...
Determination of physical properties of soybean, design and fabrication of improved soybean dehuller

Mushi, Justine Alfred (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

The objective of this study was to investigate the methods for improving dehulling efficiency and throughput of soybean dehuller, which included studying of some physical properties of soybean at different moisture levels ...
Development of a computer-based decision support tool for selection of optimum tractor-plough system for upland farming in Tanzania:

Mwasandube, Amon Cornel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

This thesis is the result of a study carried out in Mvomcro District in Morogoro region, Tanzania. The success of this work was made possible by moral and material support of different persons and institutions. First, ...
Development of a computer-based decision support tool for selection of optimum tractor-plough system for upland farming in Tanzania: a case of Mvomero district

Mwasandube, Amon Cornel (2015)

In Tanzania, farmers like others elsewhere, have to make informed choices of optimum and cost effective farm machinery. The level, appropriate choice and subsequent proper use of farm machinery has a direct and significant ...
Development of a computer-based decision support tool for selection of optimum tractor-plough system for upland farming in Tanzania: a case of Mvomero District

Mwasandube, Amon Cornel (Sokoine University Of Agriculture, 2015)

In Tanzania, fanners like others elsewhere, have to make informed choices of optimum and cost effective farm machinery. The level, appropriate choice and subsequent proper use of farm machinery has a direct and significant ...
Development of a diffusion model for agro-technologies innovation for research and development organisations in Tanzania

Sanga, Fredrick Michael (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

Research and development (R&D) organisations in Tanzania use old systematic design models that focus on the mere agro-technologies prototypes development, instead of innovation of agro-technology for diffusion. A serious ...
Development of a model for integrated anaerobic digestion, solar and wind energy system for rural semi-arid areas

Yustas, Yusto Mugisha (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

The availability of sufficient energy and its efficient use is a primary factor in improving and sustaining the economic and technological development of any community. However, there are several challenges related to ...
Development of power tiller operated rice combine harvester for smallholder farmers in Tanzania

Mwinama, Godfrey (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

This study was conducted to develop a Power Tiller Operated Rice Combine Harvester (PORCH) for small holder farmers in Tanzania. PORCH can be attached to a power tiller during harvesting operation and detached to give the ...
Digital processing of landsat thematic mapper satellite data for land cover classification using statistical methods for accuracy assessment: a case study of Ngerengere watershed

Mahuha, Fares Enock (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1998)

This study involved primarily digital image processing and interpretation land for classification . cover Part of Ngerengere watershed covering about 300 km2 was taken as a case study Land cover which relates to the ...
The effect of bushfires on abundance and diversity of mammals in miombo woodlands under different forest tenure, Kilombero district Tanzania

Matimbwi, Lukelo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

Miombo woodlands are the largest savanna in the world and dominate southern Africa. They support the livelihoods of over 100 million people and are strongly influenced by anthropogenic fires. This study was conducted with ...
The effect of insecticidal plant materials on the quality of stored beans

Kabyazi, Evance Kamanya (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2021)

The research was conducted at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Technology of Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) to study the effect of insecticidal plant materials (neem and eucalyptus leave powder) on ...
Effect of irrigation regimes on yield and quality of grapes (Vitis vinifera L. cv. ‘Makutupora red’) in Dodoma, Tanzania

Njovu, A. M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

A growing viticulture industry in Dodoma, Tanzania has sparked a need to establish best management in irrigation practices for the improvement of quality of vine grapes and wine. Drip irrigation is important in vines ...
Effectiveness of selected vegetation cover types as sediment filters: a case study of Lake Victoria shore line, Magu District, Tanzania

Masanja, Emmanuel Daniel (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

A study was conducted in Ihale Village, Magu District, Tanzania aimed to assess the effectiveness of selected vegetation cover types as Vegetative Buffer Strip Filters and their corresponding vegetation strip widths in ...
Evaluation of drip irrigation system on coffee (coffea arabica): a case study of kilimanjaro plantation in moshi district kilimanjaro region tanzania

Clemens, Robert Edward (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2010)

This study was conducted at one of the estates in Kilimanjaro Plantation to assess the performance of the drip irrigation system on coffee yield. Climatic, plant and soil factors were used for the calculation of monthly ...
Evaluation of normalized difference vegetation index of common vegetation habitats for monitoring rodent population and outbreaks in Isimani, Tanzania

Chidodo, D. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

Rodent pest outbreaks are major concern for agriculture in Africa and Tanzania in particular, especially in drier areas such as arid and semi-arid agro ecosystems. This is due to the fact that, ...
Evaluation of the performance of system of rice intensification (SRI) in Bumbwisudi rice irrigation scheme, Zanzibar

Ali, Rubea Mohamed (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

Declining water resources, low rice yields and a widening gap between current rice demand and production in Zanzibar necessitates a change from the current rice production system to a more efficient system of production ...

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