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Narrowing maize yield gaps under rain-fed conditions in Tanzania: Effect of small nitrogen dose

Mourice, S.K.; Rweyemamu, C.L.; Nyambilila, A. A.; Tumbo, S.D. (2013)

The wide gap between potential and actual yields of maize in Tanzania, due to low productivity is the major constraint to improvement of food security and livelihood of farmers. The objective of this study was to evaluate ...

Narrowing maize yield gaps under rain-fed conditions in Tanzania: effect of small nitrogen dose

Mourice, S. K.; Rweyemamu, C. L.; Nyambilila, A.; Tumbo, S. D. (2014)

The wide gap between potential and actual yields of maize in Tanzania, due low productivity is the major constraint to improvement of food security and livelihood of farmers. The objective of this study was to evaluate ...

A national forestry resources monitoring and assessment of Tanzania (NAFORMA)

Vesa, L.; Malimbwi, R. E.; Tomppo, E.; Zahabu, E.; Maliondo, S.; Chamuya, N.; Maliondo, S.; Nsokko, E.; Otieno, J.; Dalsgaard, S. (FAO, 2010)

In Tanzania, the state and trends of the forestry resources are largely unknown. The existing information is fragmented and outdated. Reliable information on Tanzanian forest resources is mainly constrained by the lack ...

Natural gas extraction and gendered access to benefits among host communities in Kilwa district, Tanzania

Mwakyambiki, S. E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

Since adoption of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) of 1992, demand for access and benefits sharing that arise from utilisation of natural resources have gained unprecedented momentum. Unfortunately, researchers ...

Natural resource base and agricultural production options in East Uluguru mountains

Wamba, Acquiline Paul (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2008)

The study was conducted in eastern part of Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania between December 2007 and March 2008. The main objective was to examine natural resource base and agricultural production options in Uluguru Mountains. ...

Natural resources management and food security in Sub- Saharan Africa: The need for improved linkages

Msanya, B. M.; Kimaro, D. N.; Turuka, F. M.; Kimbi, G. G. (Institute of Continuing Education, 2005-01)

This paper addresses issues of management of natural resources and food security with particular emphasis on land resources. It is argued that technological packages alone cannot result into meaningfUl increase in ...

Natural resources use conflicts and their socio-economic and ecological implications in Mara river basin, Tanzania

Eddmot, Billie Agrippa (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Mara River Basin ecosystem is shared by Tarime, Serengeti and Musoma districts. While there is a great understanding on the availability of natural resources in the basin, less is known on the implications of natural ...

Nature Reserves

Sirima, Agnes (SAGE Publishing, 2017)

Need for Sustainable Development: Theoretical and Practical Concerns for Sub-Saharan Africa

Kabote, S. J.; Mangi, H. O. (IGI Global, 2018-01-01)

Since 2015, the efforts to promote sustainable development turned into a new face after the 17 Sustainable Development Goals were embraced by the 193 nation states, in the world, to be implemented up to 2030. Despite this ...

The negative economic importance of malaria on households. A case of Morogoro rural and Peri urban area

Mujwahuzi, Leonce (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2009)

This study investigates the negative economic importance of malaria on households in Morogoro rural and peri urban. It specifically aimed at: 1. assessing the extent to which malaria affects production at the household ...

Networking by the rural poor as a mechanism for community development within the Neoliberal context: the case of women networks in Mkalama District, Singida region, Tanzania.

Madaha, Rasel (University of Dar es salaam, 2017-11-08)

This study examined the role of Village Community Networks (VCONE) in the promotion of community development. Specifically, the study examined “push and pull” factors for joining VCONEs; the role of VCONEs and associated ...

New technologies for disseminating and communicating agriculture knowledge and information:challenges for agricultural research institutes in Tanzania

Barakabitze, A. A.; Kitindi, E. J.; Ssnga, C.; Shabani, A.; Kibirige, G; Sanga, C.; Philipo, J.; Kibirige, C. (2015)

This paper explores how a wide range of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) available in Agricultural Research Institutes (ARIs) if used effectively by agriculture researchers can improve agriculture ...

New technologies for teaching and learning: Challenges for higher learning institutions in developing countries

Sife, Alfred S.; Lwoga, Edda Tandi; Sanga, C. (International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology (IJEDICT), 2007)

The application of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) is already changing the organization and delivery of higher education. The pedagogical and socio-economic forces that have driven the higher learning ...

Newly recorded species of Chaetocnema, vector of rice yellow mottle virus in Tanzania

Banwo, O. O.; Makundi, R. H.; Abdallah, R. S.; Mbapila, J. C. (Taylor & Francis, 2001)

Rice yellow mottle virus (RYMV) belongs to the Sobemovirus group and causes the only known virus disease of rice (Oryza sativa L.) peculiar to the African continent to date. It was first recorded in Kenya in 1966 and ...

Nicotine contents in honey from tobacco and non-tobacco growing areas in Kigoma Region, Tanzania

Balama, C.; Mbwambo, L.; Kagosi, P.; Tewele, C.; Laswai, F.; Msalilwa, U.; Ernest, S. (Tanzania Forest Fund (TAFORI), 2018-10)

Nicotine content in honey is currently the major issue of concern to honey quality in Tanzania. This study was carried out to determine nicotine content in honey from tobacco and non-tobacco growing areas in Kigoma Region, ...

Nitrogen movement in coarse-textured soils and its availability to maize (Zea mays L.) plant

Mthandi, John; Kahimba, Fredrick C.; Tarimo, Andrew; Banda, Salim; Lowole, Maxon (SciRes, 2013)

Nitrogen (N) is the most important determinant nutrient for plant growth and crop yield. Plants lacking N show stunted growth and yellowish leaves. Plant growth and crop yield usually in- crease when N is added. However, ...

Non-composted and spent mushroom substrates for production of Agaricus Bisporus

Mamiro, D. P. (The Pennsylvania State University, 2006)

Commercial production of Agaricus bisporus is dependent upon a substrate prepared by composting. Traditional composting is associated with a number of environmental problems such as the emission of offensive odors and waste ...

Non-governmental organisations’ funding and its implication for service delivery in Moshi municipality, Tanzania

Kweyamba, T. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

Non-Governmental Organisations’ (NGOs’) access to funds has remained a problem despite several interventions focusing on improving it. The main objective of this study was to assess NGO funding and its implication for ...

Non-timber forest products for climate change adaptation around Iyondo forest reserve in Kilombero district, Tanzania

Balama, Chelestino Peter (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

The aim of this thesis was to enhance the understanding of the role of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in climate change adaptation through studying households adjacent and distant to Iyondo Forest Reserve (IFR) in ...

Nontuberculous mycobacteria infections in Katavi Rukwa ecosystems

Makondo, Z. E.; Kazwala, R. R.; Mwakapuja, R. S.; Malakalinga, J.; Moser, I.; Tanner, M. (Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 2014)

A study on nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) was carried out in wildlife-livestock interface of Katavi Rukwa ecosystem (KRE). 328 livestock tissues and 178 wild animals were cultured, wild animals were sampled opportunistically ...

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