Sanga,Damian Zebedayo Mwilongo2025-09-242025-09-242018https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/7042Master's ThesesThis study presents findings on the factors influencing youth engagement in agricultural activities in Makambako Town Council, Njombe region. The overall objective of study was to assess factors influencing youth engagement in agricultural activities in Tanzania. Specifically the study sought to: identify socio economic characteristics of youth in the study area, identify the potential agricultural activities and other job alternatives youth engaged with, examine contribution of identified agricultural activities on youth economic needs, determine the perception of youth on engagement in agricultural activities and identify factors influencing their engagement. The study employed a cross- sectional research design and sample size of 120 respondents. Structured questionnaire for respondents, key informants, checklist key of agenda for Focused Group Discussions (FGD) and observation tools were used to collect primary data. Data analysis was aided by computer software called Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). Frequencies and percentages were computed. Socio economic characteristics of respondents examined were sex, age, education level and marital status. The study concluded that, agricultural activities done in research area include; food and cash crops production, livestock keeping, trees planting and bee keeping. Common non-agricultural activities include masonry works, carpentry, motorcycle transport services and shop keeping. Findings from this research reveal that economic needs of youth include house, communication facilities and land. Agricultural activities identified contribute greatly in providing youth economic needs. Most youth perceive agriculture as an excellent employment. Based on regression results, factors influencing youth engagement in agricultural activities include; shortage of arable land, agricultural extension services, agricultural knowledge, youth mobilization, youth policies, decision making, capital, financial credit services, agricultural infrastructures, poor agricultural technology and inputs supply, high inputs’ prices and undefined crops market conditions, undefined selling units and low prices of crops. Intervention strategies for agricultural sector improvement should be guided b> youth socio-economic characteristics and their opinions.enAgricultural activitiesFactors influencing youth engagement.agricultureYouthMakambako town councilNjombe regionTanzaniaThesis