Abstract:
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 observation, it was recommended that, further
fertilizer distribution be effected through Grass Root Economic Groups
such as Saving and Credit Societies. Fertilizer dist
The major objective of this research was to analyze supply chain of
agricultural inputs in Tanzania using the subsidized fertilizer in the
Southern highlands as a case study. It specifically sought to describe
the subsidy fertilizer supply chain in the Southern highland zone with a
view of identifying key stakeholders in the system and their linkages.
The study further, aimed at examining the fertilizer consumption levels
and the impact of fertilizer subsidy programme on maize production in
the study area. Finally, the study presented policy options that would
help improve the fertilizer subsidy programme. The study at large
based on secondary data and information, obtained from various
sources including; Sokoine National Agricultural Library, documents and
consultations with officials from input unit in the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food
Security
and
Co-operatives,
input
transporting
companies
particularly Tanzania Fertilizer Company, input related publications
from various sources including internet. Secondary data on fertilizer
consumption and maize production were analyzed using annual growth
models. This was aimed to examine the impact of the subsidy fertilizer
on consumption and production levels. Results from the analysis
indicated that there has been a significant increase in the fertilizer
consumption and maize production level since the inception of the
subsidy programme. Fromribution through such
group could enhance better service delivery to target farmers.
