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Farmer’s knowledge on aquaculture management practices and challenges in Tanzania
This study aimed at investigating the current management practices and status of the use of antimicrobials, disinfectants, and parasiticides in farm-raised fish in northern and eastern zones of Tanzania. Structured and semi-structured interviews were conducted across 130 aquaculture enterprises in both regions. Farmers reported using a total of seven different antimicrobial agents, including those for […]
The current status, farmers’ management practices, knowledge, and perceptions of common bean anthracnose in Tanzania
Effective disease management requires farmers’ awareness of its cause, transmission mechanisms, and appropriate management methods. This study assessed the current status, farmers’ management knowledge, practices, and perceptions of common bean anthracnose in Tanzania. Field surveys were conducted during the February-June 2020 growing season in ten Districts, namely Misenye, Karagwe, Hanang, Mbulu, Hai, Kilindi, Arusha DC, […]
Spatial and temporal transformation from transhumance to agropastoralism along Maasai steppe, Tanzania
Understanding land use/cover changes is one of the key issues in addressing environmental sustainability. This study used time-series satellite images to classify land use/cover changes in three wards in Simanjiro district. Further, random sampling techniques were used to interview communities on the knowledge and impacts of land use changes. The findings show expansion in agricultural […]
Invisible waste: Understanding the political culture of solid and liquid waste management in towns of Tanzania
This article uses ethnographic and case study approaches to unveil the distinct culture characterising the management of liquid and solid waste in urban areas of Tanzania. The article shows that slow accumulation nature of liquid waste such as faecal sludge makes it of less immediate nuisance to residents compared to solid waste, and the general […]
Ethnobotany of Oyster nut (Telfairia pedata) in Northern Tanzania
Telfairia pedata (Sims) Hook is an important native climber plant commonly grown in East Africa. It bears nuts which are eaten either raw or cooked and is consumed mostly by expectant mothers, and as cooking oil. The survey was conducted between September 2019 to February 2020 in Sambaa, Meru, and Pare communities of Lushoto, Bumbuli, […]
Dolichos lablab (Lablab purpureus): Smallholder Farmers Knowledge, Attitude and Practices in relation to Food and Nutrition Security in Tanzania
Worldwide, adequate consumption of food is questionable though farmers cultivate various crops. Farmers’ understanding of their food products, particularly underutilized crops, is less linked to dietary choices. This study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of 344 Lablab growers in Tanzania about underutilized Lablab. Findings show that Lablab knowledge varied and was low in Babati […]
Aqueous extracts from Syzygium aromaticum, Tephrosia vogelii and Croton dichogamus provide environmentally benign control of Crocidolomia binotalis on Brassica oleracea crop in the fields in Northern Tanzania
The aqueous extracts from Tephrosia vogelii, Syzygium aromaticum and Croton dichogamus were assessed for the control of Crocidolomia binotalis in the Brassica oleracea field. Synthetic pesticide, water and water plus soap were used as positive and negative controls, respectively. Results show that the aqueous extracts from S. aromaticum, C. dichogamus and T. vogelii were significantly […]
Tree species diversity, composition and structure across human impacted and non-impacted areas in upgraded Marang’ Forest, Northern Tanzania
Globally, forests’ capacity to provide ecological services and support human life is rapidly declining due to the lack of deployment of proper resource management approaches. Countries adopt a wide range of management regimes that vary in degree of effectiveness in controlling unstainable human activities. This study aimed at understanding the impacts of upgrading the protection […]
Nutritional status and dietary habits of urban and peri-urban primary school children (10-13 years) in Tanzania: A comparative study between public and private schools
This study determined overweight and obesity prevalence and its association with dietary habits in primary school children in Ilala and Mkuranga Districts, Tanzania. A comparative cross-sectional survey was carried out among 406 school children (10-13 years). Indices such as weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference, and body composition were measured. Body Mass Index-for-age-related Z-scores were computed […]
Community attitudes and social correlates of African lion (Panthera leo) anthropogenic mortalities in the Maasai Steppe, Northern Tanzania
Knowledge of local attitudes toward lion conservation and identification of drivers of human conflicts with lions can help inform mitigation measures aimed at promoting the coexistence of humans and lions. We assessed attitudes of local communities toward lions and lion conservation in the Maasai steppe ecosystem of northern Tanzania with the aim of documenting anthropogenic […]