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Effectiveness of management (coping) strategies for Chromolaena odorata by smallholder farmers in Serengeti District, Tanzania
The study aimed to assess the performance of farmer-led production practices adopted in maize farming systems to recommend the best adoption methods for coping with Chromolaena odorata, one of the world’s deadliest invasive alien species (IAS). The study also aims to make this adaptive strategy available so that smallholder farmers can readily use it to […]
Extreme weather events and their impact on urban crop production: A case of Kinondoni District, Tanzania
Extreme weather events are anticipated to increase the existing challenges and generate new combination of vulnerabilities, especially in developing countries. Agricultural sector is the most vulnerable due to overreliance on unpredictable rainfall. This study examined the impact of extreme weather events on urban crop production and its adaptation strategies applied by the farmers. Secondary data […]
Quantification of deadwood littered by Acacia spp. in semi-arid ecosystems of central Tanzania: The role of deadwood in biodiversity conservation
Deadwood (DW) is an important carbon component for conservation and management of biodiversity resources. They are ubiquitous in many semi-arid ecosystems although its estimation is still posing lots of challenges. At Chimwaga woodland in Dodoma Region of Central Tanzania, seasonal quantification of DW produced by two Acacia spp. was done to evaluate the influence of […]
Growth characteristics and yield of jute mallow when intercropped with common cereal crops in Tanzania
In Tanzania, farmers harvest Jute mallow for granted when it grows without being cultivated. This limits its potential production and possibilities for exploiting its fully benefit in nutrition and market. This study was conducted to find a better intercropping combination which is agronomically viable with higher yield advantages by integrating Jute mallow in commonly grown […]
Soil Fertility Status of Smallholder Farms in Northern Highlands, Tanzania
Real-time information on soil fertility status is crucial in predicting the decline in soil quality, to help design appropriate management options. This research was undertaken to explore the fertility status of the soils from smallholder farms in northern highlands of Tanzania for sustainable crop production. Thirty-one composite soil samples were collected from different farmers’ fields […]
Screening local cereal-based beverages in Tanzania for yeast contaminants
During spontaneous fermentation of cereals; yeasts ferment carbohydrates to produce alcohol and they also provide vitamins, amino acids, peptides, and nucleotides needed by lactic acid bacteria as well as produce flavour compounds. Nevertheless, spontaneous fermentation is prone to yeast contamination from the surroundings which pose a health risk of opportunistic yeast infection. A study was […]
Infestation Status and Farmers’ Knowledge on Yellow Sugarcane Aphid (Sipha flava) in Tanzania
A survey was conducted to determine the infestation status of Yellow Sugarcane Aphid (YSA) from June to August 2019 in Manyara, Kilombero and TPC plantations and small scale farms in central and northern Tanzania. All farmers interviewed confirmed the occurrence of Yellow Sugarcane aphid in their farms and field survey data indicated the high level […]
Prevalence of fish parasites in nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) and physicochemical characteristics of pond water in Arusha and Morogoro, Tanzania
Fish parasites can cause significant production and economic losses in aquaculture. This study examined 130 small-scale fish ponds in the Arusha and Morogoro regions of Tanzania between December 2019 and February 2020 to determine pond water physicochemical parameters and the prevalence of parasites in farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). Most […]
Comparison of flowering rate and cumulative leaf numbers of banana cv. mchare (Huti Green) under full and deficit irrigation conditions in Northern highlands, Tanzania
Drip irrigation in banana farms is an uncommon practice as compared with other horticultural crops. Records for East African Highland Banana (EAHB) diploid (AA subgroup) cvmc hare-Huti Green (HG) cultivated under drip irrigation remain unavailable in the study area. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of water regimes on flower emergence […]
Potentiality of field margin with insecticidal plants in the reduction of insect pests’ damage in common bean production, Northern Tanzania
A study was conducted to evaluate the effects of four different insecticidal plants (Dysphania ambrosoides, Hyptis Suavelons, Sphaeranthus suaveleons and Ocimum suave) in reducing pest abundance and damage in common bean under field conditions in Moshi, Tanzania. The experiment was laid out using a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five (5) replications. Results indicated […]