Assessment of attitude towards selling livestock among the pastoralists in Ngorongoro district of Tanzania
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2009
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Sokoine University of Agriculture
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A survey study was done in Ngorongoro District to examine and document the attitude of pastoralists towards selling livestock. The methodology employed was field visits to three villages, namely Endulen, Ololosokwan and Malambo. Key informant interviews, focus group discussions (FGDs), household questionnaire administration to 90 respondents and visits to livestock markets were done. Data collected were both qualitative and quantitative in nature and were mainly on dynamics in livestock selling and factors influencing the attitude towards selling livestock. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, chi- square test and Tobit model. The results showed that there were more sales of livestock in the years which pastoralists experienced drought (year 2006) than those years with normal weather (2007 and 2008) which was a coping mechanism from food insecurity. Furthermore, results showed that 42.2% of respondents had positive attitude towards selling cattle and 45.6% were positive towards selling goats. Results also showed that male household head, big household sizes, short distances to the livestock markets and high price of livestock tend to increase livestock sales. About 87% of respondents were willing to sell livestock at feedlot centres. In conclusion, pastoralists showed a positive attitude towards selling livestock and being male house head, big household size, short distances to
the livestock markets and high price of livestock tend to increase livestock sales. Incidence of drought and hence famine lead into increased livestock but they also lead to decrease in livestock prices. It is therefore, recommended that the government in collaboration with other development actors should establish more livestock markets and networks at the village to reduce long trekking distances. Provide market links between the livestock producers and consumers of the livestock and livestock products to motivate more
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pastoralists to sell livestock. Feedlot centres should be established close to the pastoral areas.
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Selling Livestock, Pastoralists, Ngorongoro District, Tanzania