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Assessment of the contribution of agroforestry to poverty alleviation in Lushoto district
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2004) Bonifasi, Eustack Mtui
This study was initiated to assess the contribution of agroforestry to poverty alleviation in Lushoto District, Tanga, Tanzania. A total of 134 respondents were involved from two wards Soni and Ubiri. Four villages two from each ward were surveyed. Data were collected using structured questionnaire, focused group discussion and through physical observation. Statistical Package for Social Science computer software package was the main tool employed in data analysis In this regard distribution of responses, central tendency and dispersion, and multiple linear regression analyses were explored. Results indicate that two agroforestry systerps namely agrosilvicultural systems and agrosilvopastoral systems were practiced mainly in the uplands. Statistically (P<0.05), farmers practicing agroforestry had significantly higher contribution to the household's level of farm production and net income and thus poverty alleviation than those who were not practicing agroforestry. Given the average farm size of 3.1 ha, 2.3 cows and 9.2 chicken, the annual production for farmers practicing agroforestry was 425.9 kg for maize, beans 225.7 kg. coffee 101.1kg, and 163.9 bunches of banana, 999.12 litres and 373.5 eggs compared to 342.6 kg of maize, 202.1 kg of beans, 75 kg of coffee, 108 bunches of banana, 1 120.6 litres of milk and 338.6 eggs for farmers not practicing agroforestry. The average household annual net income was Tshs 664 992 (USS 665.0) and 547 608 (USS 547.6) for farmers practicing and not practicing agroforestry respectively. The income per capita was Tshs 100 756 (USS 100.8) for farmers practicing and Tshs 82 971 (USS 83.0) for farmers not practicing agroforestry. However, the level of household farm production and net income was generally lower compared to most of findings from other agroforestry systems due to partial adoption of the agroforestry technologies to some farmers and poor management. Therefore, overcoming these constraints could improve and probably sustain productivity of the agroforestry systems and their contribution to poverty alleviation.
Contribution of agroforestry to human nutrition: A case study of Maji ya Chai, Kikatiti and Kisongo in Arusha Region, Tanzania
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2003) Makawia, Idda Amani
In recent years, agroforestry has been frequently reported as a potential farming system for meeting farmer’s basic needs. This study examined the contribution of agroforestry to human nutrition in Kikatiti, Maji ya Chai and Kisongo in Arusha, Tanzania. It examined the components and food products found in the area, and their contribution to household nutrition. Research tecluiiques used involved literature review, questionnaires, observations, taking anthropometric measurements and focus group discussion. It involved 115 randomly selected households in four villages. Data were analyzed statistically using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) Programme. Plant and animal species were identified using checklist and taxonomists. The study identified a total of 69 useful plant and animal species in the area used as food and medicine. These species were categorized as 19 vegetables, 27 fruits, 8 roots, 6 legumes, 2 cereals and 7 animals and birds. Agroforestry products played an important role in household nutrition, primary health care and income generation. More than 72% of food and animal products from the agroforestry system were consumed directly in the households. More than 50% of the respondents depended on herbal medicine for their health since these were cheap and readily available. Income from the sales of agroforestry products contributed indirectly to household nutrition. About 37.3% of total income was used to purchase off farm foods. Nutritional status of under fives showed 30% stunting, 14% underweight and 8.7% wasting. The studies revealed causes of poor nutritional status to be level of education eating habits, women workload and ethnicity besides lack of food. From this study it was concluded that agroforestry contributes to household nutrition through food production, primary health care and cash income. The study recommends more studies to be conducted on ways of improving and strengthening agroforestry practices and utilization of agroforestry products to all household members.
The contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation in Maswa district, Shinyanga region
(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008) Shilabu, Masanja Deogratias Thomas
The present study was conducted in Maswa District, Shinyanga Region during September to December 2006 with objective of evaluating the contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation. The method involved all the three divisions in the district with two wards per each division, two villages per each ward and ten households from each village randomly selected. Three NGOs, ten farmer groups and ten businessmen were also involved. Data collection was done through reconnaissance survey, questionnaire administration and field survey. Results indicated that 34%, 28%, 15%, 14% and 6% ot household food supply in the district actually come from agroforestry, agriculture, livestock. business and employment respectively, although apparently expressed dependence of 98%, 30%, 23% and 13% for agriculture, employment, livestock and agrofol cstry respectively. The results also indicated that only 31% and 30% of agrofor istry and non-agroforestry households were food secure. Of the household income 38%, 24%, 18%. 13%, 3%, 2% and 2% actually come from employment. agrofoiestry, business and agriculture respectively, though expressed dependence of 46%, 22%, 18% and 86% for employment, agro forestry, business and agriculture respectively. Of the agroforestry systems, three technologies of mixed intercropping, integrated tree-pasture (ngitili) and tree-bee interaction were undertaken with the integrated tree-pasture technology being the most widely adopted. Land scarcity, component competition and lack of knowledge indicated to be the main factors that affected agro forestry adoption and contribution to household food security and income. Reinforcement of available local institutions. knowledge provision on component arrangement and market availability lor agro forestry products appeared as the main interventions required to improve agroforestry technologies performance. Based on results and discussion, it has been recommended that, indigenous knowledge be emphasized for protecting trees, need to have clear land tenure, extension staffs recruitment and rain water harvesting on Ngitili be given attention to ensure water and pastures availability.
The traditional homegarden agroforestry system of Bukoba, Tanzania: description, critical constraints and farm economic analysis of possible solutions
(Agricultural University of Norway, 1992) Rugalema, Gabriel H.R.
A socio-economic study was carried out in the Kyamtwara division in Bukoba District, Tanzania. The objectives were: to describe the homegarden agroforestry system found in Bukoba district, to investigate the nature and magnitude of constraints of the farming system and to do a farm economic analysis of possible alternatives to counter falling productivity. Descriptive statistics, statistics, linear regression and one way analysis of variance were the methods used to analyze the data. In the linear regression model banana and coffee yield were dependent (predictor variables) whereas homegarden size, hired labour, cattle keeping, and household size were independent variables. It was found that homegarden productivity has significantly declined over the years due to; decline in soil fertility and cattle population, outbreak of banana pests and diseases, increase in human population and lack of cash. Economically, it was found more profitable to rehabilitate the homegarden by reintroducing cattle rather than shift to a completely new farming system based on annual cropping. Further research into soil fertility restoration, pests and disease management and other aspects of the farming system, is proposed.

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