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Evaluation of the effectiveness of KATC approaches in improving smallholders’ irrigated rice productivity: a case of selected irrigation schemes in Tanzania

Nzully, Hanif Jamal (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Farmer training is essentially an agricultural extension education with a non-formal function, which applies to any institution that disseminates information and advice with the intention of promoting knowledge, attitudes, ...
Communication patterns among extension personnel and farmers: a case of Dire Dawa administrative council, Ethiopia

Lemma, Samson Eshetu (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2007)

One of the most inhibiting forces to successful development is lack of effective communication within and between different actors. Likewise, communication in extension organizations takes place within the organization ...
Dissemination status of agroforestry technologies among the communities: a case study of Uyui district Tabora, Tanzania

Kyamani, Candidah Ignatio (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

The present study was conducted in Uyui District, Tabora Tanzania from November 2006 to January 2007. The aim of the study was to make an assessment on the status of agroforestry dissemination in Uyui District. Specifically, ...
Farmer’s perceptions on the effectiveness of cooperatives in disseminating agricultural technologies in Ethiopia: a case of Adea district .

Mekuria, Alemayehu Shishigu (okoine university of agriculture., 2008)

For a long period of time within different political systems cooperative societies have served as farmer organizations to give credit and to disseminate agricultural inputs in order to attain increased production and ...
Sustainability of small farmer groups in extension: a case of oxenization project in Sumbawanga district, Tanzania .

Msoka, Simon Stephen (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2009)

This study examined the sustainability of small farmer groups in extension, in Sumbawanga District, Tanzania. The specific objectives were to examine extension activities done by farmer groups; identifying factors ...
Inclusion of small-scale producers in dynamic local and regional markets

Simon, James (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

This study was conducted to investigate the inclusion of small-scale producers in dynamic local and regional markets. To do so, the study provides a micro level survey. The survey was conducted on fruit and vegetable ...
Provision of livestock extension services in peri-urban areas: a case of Kitunda ward, Ilala Municipality, Dar-Es-Salaam Region.

Rwongezibwa, Bezia Mugyabuso (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

This study was conducted to investigate factors influencing the provision of extension services to livestock keepers in Kitunda Ward; a peri-urban area in Ilala Municipality, Dar-es-salaam Region. Specifically, the study ...
Role of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania on poverty alleviation: a case study of the Mount Meru coffee project in Meru Diocese, Arusha Tanzania.

Makoninde, Emmanuel Lazaro (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

The study was conducted in Arumeru district, Arusha region Tanzania. The study examined the role played by ELCT-DME in poverty alleviation using Mt. Meru Coffee Project as a case study. Specifically the study aimed at ...
Factors influencing research-extension-farmer linkages in Tanzania: a case of the Western agricultural research zone

Chiligati, Jonathan Ernest (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

Research and extension must collaborate effectively through research - extension –farmer linkages in order to bring increased agricultural productivity, income and reduction of rural poverty. However, these linkages have ...
The role of group managed grain banks in rural food security: the case of Kongwa and Chamwino Districts

Shija, Jackson Gollan (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

The purpose of this study was to assess the role of Group Managed Grain Banks in ensuring rural food security. Specifically the study aimed to: describe the grain banks in terms of their functions and constraints, evaluate ...
Performance of interventions under ASDP in Tanzania: The case of Temeke municipality

Mlungwana, Joseph Mvamba (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

This study was conducted in Temeke Municipality. The general objective of this study is to assess the performance of the existing interventions implemented by small scale farmers under ASDP through the O&OD participatory ...
Factors influencing the use of certain agricultural extension teaching methods for increased adoption of innovations in Mvomero and Morogoro districts

Kobero, Hellen (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

Specifically, the objectives of the study were to identify the commonly used extension-teaching methods by ALEOs, to examine criteria that ALEOs used to select certain extension-teaching methods, and to assess factors ...
Factors affecting sustainability of community development projects in Morogoro district, Tanzania

Hayuma, Paschalina John (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

Communities of various sizes in Tanzania are implementing sustainable projects. Despite its increasing popularity, the sustainable community “movement” consists of a diverse set of activities in an early stage of development ...
The independent and intervening variables that influence the adoption of recommended fertilizer package in Namtumbo district of Ruvuma region, Tanzania

Mlyuka, Michael Henrick (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

The continuous fall of maize production and non or low adoption of recommended maize production practices like fertilizer application in the Namtumbo District of Ruvuma Region have enhanced to conduct this study. The ...
Assessment of factors contributing to food insecurity to smallholder farmers in Mbulu district, Manyara region

Dagno, Wilmina (Sokoine University Of Agriculture., 2011)

This study on factors contributing to food insecurity to small holder farmers was carried out in Mbulu district, Manyara region from September to December 2010.The purpose was to analyze the food situation; identifying ...
Sustainability of donor-funded community projects under dadps in Tanzania: a case of selected local chicken improvement sub-projects in Morogoro municipality.

Shao, Rosemary Selasini (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

Like many other developing countries the public sector in Tanzania has also implemented innumerable donor-funded projects particularly during the last decade. However, every time a project concludes the concern on its ...
Factors influencing academic performance of students in community and government built secondary schools In Mbeya municipality, Tanzania .

Kaguo, Fortunatusy Emillio (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

The study investigated factors that influence the academic performance of students in the community and government built secondary schools in Mbeya municipality. The study, specifically assessed the adequacy of school ...
Assessment of factors influencing the use of mobile phones in communicating agricultural information: a case of Kilolo district

Nyamba, Siwel Yohakim (Sokoine Universitry of Agriculture, 2011)

This study sought to investigate factors that influence the use of mobile phones in the communication of agricultural information in Kilolo district. The study examined the use of mobile phones as a means for achieving ...
Assessment of the effectivenes and sustainability of household food insecurity coping strategies in Chamwino district, Dodoma region.

Mazengo, Ruth (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2011)

Household food security is an important development issue. However, food insecurity still persists in many parts of Tanzania due to a number of factors. When people are faced with food shortage, they develop mechanisms ...
The role of NGOs in lobbying and advocacy for market access by smallholder farmers: a case of Mkuranga district

Kimaro, Agnes Eliud (2013)

Traditionally many NGOs have been supporting farmers to increase agricultural production, but farmers are facing another set of challenges especially of markets and marketing. Farmers are now expected to produce for market, ...

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