ABSTRACT This study on “Effect of Domestic Water Supply on Poverty” was conducted in four villages of Kilolo District in the Iringa Region. The overall objective of the study was to determine the effect of domestic water supply on poverty in Kilolo District. A cross-sectional design was adopted whereby purposive and simple random sampling methods were used to obtain 120 respondents, sixty each from water-rich and water-scarce villages. A structured questionnaire was used in data collecti...
ABSTRACT Altitudinal distribution and damage intensity of Cypress aphid on Cupressuslusitanicaof different age classes were investigated at SUA Training Forest. The abundance of natural enemies of Cypress aphid different age classes (young 1-10years, middle 11-25 and old >25years) and altitudinal ranges (lower 1700-1930 m.a.s.l, middle 1931-2125 m.a.s.l and upper 2126-2300 m.a.s.l) was also determined. Systematic sampling was used, whereby every 5th tree along the row of the study plot/block...
This study was carried out to evaluate the effect of adding different levels of coriander sativum in broiler diets on the production performance and dressing percentage. One hundred and twenty 9 day old unsexed broiler chicks (Hubbard F15) with average weight 135g were divided into three groups (40chicks/group). Each group was sub-divided into (4) replicates (10 chicks/replicate), in a completely randomized design. Three experimental diets were formulated twice to meet the nutrient req...
ABSTRACT The study was conducted to develop practical diets in Tanzania for Nile tilapia using fish meal (FM), soybean meal (SBM), cottonseed meal (CSM), sunflower seed meal (SFSM), freshwater shrimp meal (FSM) and blood meal (BM). Eleven isonitrogenous (30g 100g-1 ), isolipidic (10g 100g-1 ) and isoenergetic (18 kJg-1 ) test diets were prepared; the control diet (FM) used FM (22%) and SBM (30%) as the major sources of protein. In the test diets, FM was fixed at 5%, while the inclusion of SB...
ABSTRACT Adoption of improved agricultural varieties in Africa is low. This situation is not different in Ethiopia. Though increasing yield is a priority, a mere increase in production does not motivate farmers to adopt new varieties. When farmers are able to produce more and can sell in the output markets, they will have much more incentive to adopt the new varieties and be productive. This study, therefore, aims at evaluating the impact of the adoption of improved maize varieties on farmer...
Field experiments were conducted for two successive rainy seasons (2014/15 and 2015/16) and for two successive irrigated winter seasons (2014/15 and 2015/16) in sandy soil at experimental Farm, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid. The aim of this study was to evaluate 10 forage Sorghum genotypes under rain-fed and to investigate the effect of these 10 genotypes and watering interval (7 and 10 days) under irrigation on growth, yield and...
ABSTRACT A study was conducted to evaluate the growth and carcass performance of sheep under two feedlot finishing diets in Zanzibar. Fifty four sheep (age of 9-12 months with initial body weight 18.9±0.6kg) were divided into three groups (T1, T2 and T3) of 18 in 3 replicates (each having 6 individuals). The sheep in T2 and T3 were assigned randomly to two concentrate formulations (Concentrate 1 and Concentrate 2) and a third group of similar number used as a control (T1) was grazed during...
ABSTRACT Farmers’ training is intended at promoting uptake of knowledge and skills, changing of attitudes and making farmers achieve their aspirations. When improved husbandry practices are systematically and effectively delivered, farmers’ training is known to enhance adoption of improved husbandry practices and finally social and economic development. This study was conducted to assess the influence of farmers’ training on enhancing adoption of the improved dairy husbandry practices ...
BACKGROUND The aim of most farmers has always been to 1 maximize their gains and break even within the shortest possible period. However, no healthy animal can develop optimally without being adequately well fed. Fish are normally fed collectively without special monitoring of individual fish feeding behaviour or agility. Thus, it must be ensured that an adequate quantity of feed is served periodically without (much) wastage. Feed may be served based on an estimated fish biomass (total body w...
ABSTRACT Tourism is the fastest growing industry and the largest in the world in terms of contribution to the Gross Domestic Product, and second after agriculture for providing employment. However, there is a paucity of information on how tourism improves the livelihood of the communities living in the Uluguru and Udzungwa Mountains of Tanzania. This study therefore sought to contribute some information to fill the existing knowledge gap. The study was conducted in four villages, namely Nugu...
ABSTRACT The experiments were conducted using 13 rice genotypes from International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and commonly grown variety (SARO 5) as a check during April-June 2012 growing season at three rice irrigation schemes of Zanzibar. The aim was to estimate genetic variability, heritability and interrelationships among yield components of genotypes so as to identify potential lines for improvement and production. RCBD with three replications at each site was used. ANOVA showed si...
ABSTRACT The study explored the groundnut gendered yield gap and socio-economic factors for groundnut production in Tanzania. The study was based on ICRISAT survey data collected from 938 farmers randomly selected in 9 producing regions namely; Shinyanga, Mwanza, Geita, Dodoma, Tabora, Mbeya, Songwe, Rukwa and Mtwara representing different socio-cultural and agro-ecological zones. Data were analyzed using the stochastic frontier production function to establish the groundnut yield gap and f...
ABSTRACT The contribution of women and men in Joint Forest Management (JFM) is highly needed for effective forest management and its consequent boost of economic levels in villages surrounding Mt. Meru Catchment FR, Arumeru district. This study assessed gender roles and determined the extent of participation of men and women in JFM activities around Mt. Meru Catchtchment FR. The study also intended to identify socio-economic and cultural factors influencing gender roles in JFM in Ilkiding’...
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ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers lack knowledge on the amount of income lost from improper grain management after harvest thus they make uninformed decisions on the storage technique to use. This study aimed at assessing the economics of grain storage techniques in Kilosa district in Tanzania. Specifically, the study aimed at performing a cost benefit analysis of grain storage techniques, to determine farmers’ perceptions on the effectiveness of grain storage techniques and to establish determ...