ABSTRACT Udaga is derivative of cassava products traditionally produced by farmers through peeling, fermentation and direct or indirect sun-drying of fermented cassava roots and widely consumed in Tanzania. The study was conducted in Lushoto, Rorya and Ukerewe districts in Tanzania based on diverse processing and storage methods between October and November 2012. Households (120) were interviewed on cassava processing and storage practices. Samples of dried cassava products were also obtained...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional health status of rural women engaged in agriculture in three villages in Babati District, Manyara Region in Tanzania. A cross section research design using structured questionnaire was employed to collect primary and secondary data of 180 respondents. The weight and height were measured using a digital weighing scale (SECA Vogel and Halke Hamburg Germany) and a locally made device equipped with height gauges respectively. BMI was...
ABSTRACT A study was conducted in Urambo District from mid 2009 to mid 2010 to identify challenges to production of mango; assess the contribution of mango to the HH income and to compare the net income between the producers and traders. Secondary data were collected from District Council Offices, SNAL and internet. Purposive sampling was used to select 10 villages based on potential for mango production. A random sample of 260 mango producers and 40 traders who sell mangoes at the markets of...
ABSTRACT In Tanzania, pig production for meat is becoming popular in many parts of the country and contributes significantly to the livelihood outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine how pig keeping can contribute to smallholder farmers’ livelihood outcomes. Specifically it focused on assessing the impact of pig husbandry introduced interventions on the livelihood outcomes of pig keepers, evaluating acceptability of the new model system, adopted technologies and products among ...
ABSTRACT This study assesses the Primary Education Development Plan (2002-06) implementation in Tanzania. The specific objectives are to determine the changes in pupil enrollment and number of teachers, the state of teachers’ qualifications, the quantity and quality of Government support to primary schools before and after the five years of PEDP implementation. The study used both the quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The methods employed to collect data were questionnaires,...
ABSTRACT Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most notorious pests damaging fruit crops grown in Tanzania. Demographic and life history parameters of Ceratitis cosyra (Walker) and Bactrocera invadens (Drew, Tsuruta and White) reared on artificial diet were investigated at Sokoine University of Agriculture laboratory in 2010. Demographic and life history parameters of C. cosyra and B. invadens were measured in an environmental chamber at 250C and 300C with 75% RH to determine pre-a...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the contribution of Special Program for Food Security (SPFS) introduced by Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) from 1996 and launched in Tanzania 1998. SPFS aimed at increasing food security at household level through agriculture modernization. However, the contribution of the programme on household food security was not determined in recent years. Hence this study sought to; analyze community perception and attitude towards the progr...
BSTRACT High fertility is among the dominant demographic features of the developing countries including those in Sub - Saharan Africa despite measures to control it. The average Total Fertility Rate for the period between 1975 and 1980 was 7.0 and 5.5 between 2000 and 2007. Tanzania has high TFR although there are signs of fertility decline from 7.0 to 5.4 in the years 1970 and 2007 respectively. The main objective of the study is to determine the influence of socio-cultural factors on fertil...
ABSTRACT Two investigations were carried out in Turiani division to assess the feeding practices and their effect on the performance of lactating dairy cows kept by smallholder farmers under zero grazing system. Investigation 1, aimed at evaluating the nutritional values of the feeds commonly fed to dairy cattle and performance of lactating cows under different feeding practices. Twenty four lactating dairy cows within their 1st to 2nd month after calving were selected from smallholder dairy ...
ABSTRACT Grasslands are believed to store carbon in below and above ground. However, little is known on the actual proportion amount of carbon stored in the different carbon pools in the grassland ecosystems. This study aimed at quantifying below and above ground carbon stocks of floodplain and upland grasslands. Quadrants measuring 1 m2 were established systematically along transects in the floodplain and upland grasslands. Above ground vegetation and litter were sampled in 1 m x 1 m plots a...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the contribution of urban agriculture to household poverty alleviation in Morogoro municipality. A survey was conducted covering a sample of 100 households selected using a stratified random sampling procedure. The analytical techniques used were gross margin, Gini coefficient and coefficient of variation. The findings of the study showed that urban agriculture is practiced by people from all social demographic groups. The Gross margin analysis,...
ABSTRACT Women’s economic empowerment is crucial for growth of the economy within the country and globally. However, it is not well known whether women’s involvements in TASAF activities are impacting positively on their economic empowerment. The overall objective of this study was to assess women’s economic empowerment among women involved in TASAF project in Morogoro District. The specific objectives were to identify the activities initiated by TASAF; to examine women participation in...
ABSTRACT This study investigates the negative economic importance of malaria on households in Morogoro rural and peri urban. It specifically aimed at: 1. assessing the extent to which malaria affects production at the household level. 2. Ranking different factors which contribute to reduced household income.3. Assessing the manpower lost due to deaths of adult household members hence affecting the economy. The study was conducted using cross-sectional research design, structured and stan...
ABSTRACT Voluntary HIV/AIDS testing services have been a component for HIV/AIDS prevention and care programs in many countries. Although there are so many different governmental and non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Tanzania, campaigning on HIV/AIDS yet the problem is still existing and increasing. The number of people going for voluntary HIV/AIDS testing is not proportional to the total population. The study was conducted to examine the perception of people towards voluntary HIV/AIDS ...
ABSTRACT Onion is one of the most important vegetable in Tanzania. However, yields are generally low weeds are among the major pests which reduce onion yields. A field experiment was conducted to assess the effectiveness of weed management practices in onion (Allium cepa L.) at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Horticulture unit during the dry season of October 2013 to February 2014. The experiment was laid down in a RCBD design with three replications. Three onions varieties (Red Bombay, Re...