Working Document Series Open Access Implementing human and institutional capacity development with agricultural higher education institutions: The genesis of iAGRI Mark J. Erbaugh · D.O. Hansen · D.S. Kraybill · I.J. Minde The Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRI) is a long-term investment in agricultural higher education and research capacity in Tanzania funded by USAID under the Feed the Future initiative. The main goal of the iAGRI project w… RUF-36525 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Empowering smallholder farmers in the management of livestock ticks M. Chacha · P.E. Kazyoba · D. Swai · S. Temba The Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development and livestock industry stakeholders developed a National Livestock Policy (NLP) of 2006 that availed opportunities and challenges for accelerating the g… RUF-36500 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Overview of feed resources condition and feeding practices among the smallholder dairy farmers in Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · A. Mwilawa · L. Pasape In Tanzania, most smallholder dairy farmers rely on on-farm resources for feeding their livestock. These on-farm feed resources include grasses, legumes, crop residues, cereals and oilseed byproducts. These feed resources, in particular pa… RUF-36499 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Utilization of African ethnoveterinary information for management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · S. Temba Smallholder farmers in Africa face various challenges in livestock keeping, livestock diseases being one of them. Due to poor infrastructure especially road and communication networks, smallholder farmers in rural areas do not easily acces… RUF-36495 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of natural products in the management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · D. Swai Before the introduction of synthetic veterinary drugs (SDs), plants were used as the basis of traditional remedy for the management of livestock diseases in Africa. Despite the fact that most of the commercially SDs are effective, smallhol… RUF-36386 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Molecular detection of arboviruses in mosquitoes collected from Kyela district, Tanzania S. Angwenyi · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · E. Kinimi +1 more Arboviruses belong to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, mainly mosquitoes and ticks causing clinical disease symptoms in humans and animals ranging from febrile illnesses to hemorrhagic fevers. The present study aimed … RUF-36345 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Public-Private partnerships for skills development at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania M. DeFreese · M. Mullei Changing youth labour market conditions in Tanzania necessitate the acquisition of demanddriven skills for the successful school-to-work transition of Tanzanian graduates particularly in rural and semi-rural areas. In tertiary education at… RUF-36128 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2016
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access Risk of Uranium Contamination in Selected Agricultural Soils of Bahi District in Central Tanzania and its Transfer in Food Chains B.E. Chove · A. Kaaya · E. Marwa RUF-35991 2014 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Uranium contamination in drinking water and foodstuffs in Bahi District, Central Tanzania B.E. Chove · A.K. Kaaya · E.M.M. Marwa · Z.J. Mziray A field survey was conducted in Bahi District in Central Tanzania to investigate uranium levels in drinking water and to evaluate its contamination in some foodstuffs as proxy to their safety for human and animal consumption. Regularly con… RUF-35962 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Journal articles Open Access Effects of catchment characteristics and climatic conditions on reservoir water capacity in a drought prone area Singa. Darwin Dodoma · M. Lowole · H. Mahoo · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza +1 more Crop production in semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is limited by over-reliance on erratic and inadequate rainfall, which often results in yield reduction or total crop failure. The effects of frequent droughts and dry spells need to be … RUF-35960 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development of Orange fleshed sweet potato and Bambara groundnut-based snacks for school children in Tanzania Buzo. Honi Development of snacks using locally under-utilized crops such as orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) and Bambara groundnut is crucial for alleviating under-nutrition among primary school children through food-based approach. This study wa… RUF-35949 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of pretreatments and drying on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potato tubers and cowpea leaves used in Maswa district, Tanzania. Christerbel. Nicanuru Rural communities in Tanzania are increasing suffering from food shortage and malnutrition (Vitamin A deficiency, Protein energy malnutrition and Iron deficiency Anaemia). A household survey was conducted to determine the baseline situatio… RUF-35947 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of farm-level decisions regarding cereal crops and varieties in semi-arid central Tanzania N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S. Tumbo We assess the potential and constraints of increased sorghum and pearl millet production to enhance food security and livelihoods in central Tanzania. These dryland cereals show a high potential to contribute to local food security. The st… RUF-35786 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Dec 2015
Journal articles Open Access Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Rainfed Sorghum and Maize: Implications for Food Security Policy in Tanzania N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo Concern about food security has increased because of a changing climate, which poses a great threat to food crop productivity. Climate change projections from the Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project phase 5 (CMIP5) and crop models were … RUF-35785 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Dec 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of soil fertility management on striga reproduction and grain yield of sorghum in semiarid areas of Tanzania A. Kudra Influence of soil fertility management on Striga reproduction and sorghum grain yield in semiarid areas of Tanzania. PhD thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi. Witchweed (Striga), a root parasite, has become a major biologi… RUF-35773 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Utilization of woody plants during times of food scarcity from selected drylands of Iringa district, Tanzania V. E. Tairo Communities inhabiting marginal drylands are the most vulnerable to the impacts of drought and climate change. In order to survive they utilize various woody plants as food sources in times of food scarcity. This study was undertaken to as… RUF-35770 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources on growth, yield and oil content of sunflower grown in highly weathered soils of Morogoro Mwahija Almasi Irika Sunflower contributes about 40% of total national cooking oil requirement in Tanzania, ranking as one of the most important cooking oil with very high nutritional value. However, its production per unit area ranges between 800 and 1100 kg/… RUF-35636 2015 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Potential of phytosanitation in the management of cassava mosaic disease and sweet potato virus disease in Tanzania Innocent. Ndyetabula Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and sweet potato virus disease (SPVD) are among the most important cassava and sweet potato limitations in Tanzania. Field studies were conducted at four locations in Kagera Region in northwestern Tanzania to i… RUF-35540 2004 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access An analysis of use of good agricultural practices in rice production: a case study of Bagamoyo and Dakawa areas, Tanzania. Joseph Mphatso Mkanthama One major outcome of the challenges in rice production in Tanzania is low yield. One intervention to help improve rice yield is adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). However, little information exists about farmers’ awareness of G… RUF-35372 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Morphological characteristics, growth and yield of elite grain and leaf Amaranth in Northern Tanzania Omary Ijumaa Mbwambo Amaranth is considered one of the most commonly produced and consumed indigenous vegetables on the African continent. In Tanzania amaranth constitutes about 6% of total hectares of vegetable planted annually. The genus consists of nearly 6… RUF-35348 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Adoption of Kilimo Kwanza Policy by Smallholder Citrus Farmers in Muheza District, Tanga Region Mzamiru Saidi Smallholder farmers in the citrus sub-sector of Tanzania particularly in Tanga Region are adversely faced by many challenges compared to other groups of farmers. Poor farming practices, poor post harvest management skills, low quality of p… RUF-35341 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Comparison of selection indices for drought tolerance in common beans for the dry environments of Tanzania N. Lwiyiso Kilasi · M. Mwala · S. Nchimbi-Msolla This study assessed yield performance of common bean genotypes under different levels of drought stress (waster stress periods). Subsequently, drought susceptibility index (DSI), sensitivity index (SI) and drought intensity index (DII) wer… RUF-35211 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Soil micronutrient supply and grain quality for human nutrition in selected parts of Morogoro, Tanzania M.L.E. Imakumbili · J.M.R. Semoka · E Semu Soils worldwide have become depleted of micronutrients. This has resulted in an increase in micronutrient deficiency diseases for people consuming micronutrient poor foods as a sole source of nutrition. This study was carried out to determ… RUF-35135 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the performance of Centre Pivot Sprinkler irrigation system and its effects on crop yield at Kagera, Tanzania E. Ernest · H. Mahoo · P. M. Reuben · S. Y. Thadei The study evaluated the performance of the centre pivot sprinkler irrigation system and its effects on sugar cane yield at Kagera Sugar Estate. The study also examined soil parameters that influence cane yield and the quality of irrigation… RUF-35105 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The effectiveness of locally made clay pots as a micro - irrigation equipment N. Kihipi · R. S. Mahatsindry · M. Tarimo This research established the water balance resulting from the clay irrigation for beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Amaranths (hypochondriacus) grown under different plant density per pot and different precedent soil moisture. Results rev… RUF-35076 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
