ICT4Agroecology: a participatory research methodology for agroecological field research in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorHilbeck, Angelika
dc.contributor.authorTisselli, Eugenio
dc.contributor.authorCrameri, Simon
dc.contributor.authorSibuga, Kallunde P.
dc.contributor.authorConstantine, John
dc.contributor.authorShitindi, Mawazo J.
dc.contributor.authorKilasara, Method
dc.contributor.authorChuri, Ayubu
dc.contributor.authorSanga, Camillius
dc.contributor.authorKihoma, Luambano
dc.contributor.authorBrush, Gladness
dc.contributor.authorStambuli, Fadhili
dc.contributor.authorMjunguli, Rainard
dc.contributor.authorBurnier, Blaise
dc.contributor.authorMaro, Janet
dc.contributor.authorMbele, Angelina
dc.contributor.authorHamza, Suleyman
dc.contributor.authorKissimbo, Mary
dc.contributor.authorNdee, Ayoub
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-16T11:42:08Z
dc.date.available2026-06-16T11:42:08Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionAgroecology and sustainable food systems, 48 (4) 465–500
dc.description.abstractAgroecology has become increasingly popular but locally optimized agroecological production methods and informa­tion and communication technology (ICT) support tools are limited. This study was conducted at three different geo­graphic locations across Tanzania; we co-developed an integrated participatory field research methodology con­sisting of two components, each supported by a specifically developed, complementary ICT tool, withmaize and cassava as the two focal crops, to examine soil fertility and conservation (compost and mulching), increased biodiversity through intercropping (legumes), and organic pest control measures. Two specifically devel­ oped ICT tools, the AgroEco Research application (AER) and AgroEco Analysis application (AEA) were used for data gathering & storage and visualization & statistical analysis,respectively. Further, farmer-managed satellite experiments were performed to further test the research premises and validate their outcomes in the “real world” of smallholder farmers, which was supported by a smartphone application called “Ugunduzi” – enabling farmers to collect, store, and evaluate data generated at different stages of their research. Farmers were free to choose any type, number, and combination of the agroecological practices tested in the field research. This study serves as a methodology reference for a number of companion publications reporting
dc.description.sponsorshipSWISSAID (Berne, Switzerland) under ‘Research and Advocacy for Agroecology’ Project and co-funded by the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Liechtenstein Development Service (LED) and France Embassy in Tanzania.
dc.identifier.citationhttps://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2023.2259828
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/20.500.14820/7671
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherTaylor & Francis
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVOL. 48, NO. 4
dc.subjectAgroecology
dc.subjectsoil fertility
dc.subjectbiological control
dc.subjectlegume intercropping
dc.subjectinformation and communication technology applications
dc.titleICT4Agroecology: a participatory research methodology for agroecological field research in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle

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