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The Perception Of Farmers On Effectiveness Of Agricultural Extension Agents In Transferring Knowledge To Maize Growers In Kilindi District, Tanga, Tanzania
The interaction between extension agents and farmers and the extent to which farmers perceive extension agents is paramount to bringing change in agriculture productivity. This study was conducted to assess farmers’ perceptions on the effectiveness of their extension agents in knowledge transfer to maize farmers in Kilindi District. Specifically the study intended to: identify socio-economic factors affecting knowledge transfer to
Farmers’ Training And Its Influence On Adoption Of Improved Dairy Husbandry Practices In Arumeru District, Tanzania
This study assessed the influence of farmers’ training on enhancing adoption of the improved dairy husbandry practices among trained farmers in Arumeru District, Tanzania. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted and data were collected from 140 trained dairy farmers. Findings show that majority of trained farmers adopted and practiced proper hand milking and milk hygiene, established pastures and
The Role Of Farmer Field Schools In Dissemination Of Technologies To Paddy Farmers In Mvomero District, Tanzania
Farmer Field School (FFS) approach is gaining prominence as an extension approach in most developing countries and its degree of effectiveness in influencing farmer’s uptake of knowledge for future use is promising. This study was conducted to assess the role of FFS as an approach in disseminating technologies to paddy farmers in Mvomero District, Tanzania. A cross-sectional design was employed
Effectiveness Of Early Morning And Late Evening Practical (emlep) As A Learning Approach Under Livestock Training Agency (lita), Tanzania
Early Morning and Late Evening Practical (EMLEP) is a learning approach conducted in LITA Campuses, whereby students attend to different farm units after normal classes and apply knowledge and skills obtained during their training and learning in class. Practical training provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge in real work situation to their training thereby bridging the gap
Adoption Of Conservation Agricultural Practices Among Smallholder Farmers: A Case Study Of Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro District, Tanzania
Adoption of Conservation Agricultural Practices is fundamental for ensuring improved agricultural productivity. This study was conducted among smallholder farmers to assess factors associated with adoption of Conservation agricultural practices for land management in Uluguru Mountains in Morogoro district. A purposive sampling was employed to select villages where different conservation agricultural practices are promoted and a sample size of 100 smallholder
The Contribution Of Indigenous Poultry Production On Income Poverty Reduction Among Rural Women In Tanzania: The Case Of Morogoro District, Tanzania
This study was conducted to assess the contribution of indigenous poultry keeping to reductions of rural women’s income poverty in Morogoro District. Specifically, the study sought to examine the contribution of indigenous poultry production to rural women income; to determine income accrued from poultry and poultry products for income poverty reduction and to determine relationship of socio-economic characteristics and income
Adoption Of Improved Maize Varieties And Fertilizer Packages And Knowledge Level Of Small-holder Farmers In Chunya District, Mbeya, Tanzania
This study was conducted to assess factors influencing adoption of recommended improved maize varieties (IMVs) and fertilizer packages among smallholder farmers in selected villages in Songwe Division, Chunya District. Quantitative data from 120 respondents were collected using an interview schedule. The findings show that adoption of IMVs and fertilizer packages was still low, with 58% categorized as having low adoption,
Challenges In Promoting Agricultural Innovations Under Public- Private Partnership: Experiences From A Project On Enhancing Sunflower Production For Poverty Alleviation In Mvomero And Kilosa Districts, Morogoro, Tanzania
Promoting agricultural innovations and technologies among smallholder farmers can be enhanced through Public Private Partnership (PPP). This study attempted to explore challenges of faced while promoting agricultural innovations under PPP by documenting experiences from a project on Enhancing Sunflower Production in Kilosa and Mvomero districts in Tanzania. Despite of the benefits attained by partners including farmers having an opportunity to
