Land use conflicts between farmers and pastoralists in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
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2009
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
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Land use conflicts between fanners and pastoralists in Tanzania have been identified
as a serious problem. The situation has been observed in Bagamoyo District,
particularly in the study area due to rapid growth of both human and livestock
populations as related to land use. Survey was conducted in Buyuni. Talawanda. and
Kihangaiko villages in Bagamoyo District with the major objectives of determining
the causes and interventions to land use conflicts between farmers and pastoralists.
One-hundred and twenty respondents, with equal numbers of farmers and
pastoralists were interviewed using a questionnaire. Key informant interviews, focus
group discussions, questionnaire survey and field observation were used in gathering
information from local officials and members of village conflicts resolution
committees. Secondary data were obtained from villages, district, regional reports
and libraries The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 12) was used
to analyze quantitative data where as content and structural-function analysis
technique was used for qualitative data. The major causes of conflicts revealed
include; encroachment of grazing land by crop farmers, lack of or unclear land
boundaries, shortage of land, ignorance and unplanned stock routes. Community
interventions on conflicts between farmers and pastoralists were highlighted which
include; the provision of education services for both parties to the conflicts, proper
land demarcation, good governance, review of land policies including appropriate
land use planning and village conflict resolution committees. Conflicts between
farmers and pastoralists can be resolved and managed in a democratic way.
Involvement of main actors (farmers and pastoralists) can contribute significantly in
maintaining peace and manage conflicts between farmers and pastoralists.
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Land use conflicts, Pastoralists, Bagamoyo district, Tanzania