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Analysis of technical efficiency in smallholder dairy production in Tanga City, Tanzania

Wikedzi, I. A.; Akyoo, A. M; Kanuya, N. L. (AJOL, 2012)

This paper investigates the technical efficiency of smallholder dairy farmers in Tanga City using the Stochastic Production Frontier Function (SPFF) approach. The study estimates the levels of Technical Efficiency (TE) ...
E-Ng’ombe: a mobile phone ICT to tackle the pitfall of information asymmetry in the value chain of indigenous beef cattle in Mwanza Region, Tanzania

Kadigi, Ibrahim L.; Muhiche, Lupyana; Kadigi, Reuben M.J.; Makindara, Jeremiah; Laswai, Germana; Kashaigili, Japhet J. (Sciknow, 2013)

A value chain (VC) study was conducted in Ilemela and Magu Districts of Mwan za region in Tanzan ia to evaluate the performance of different actors in the VC of indigenous beef cattle and identify opportunities for upgrading ...
The influence of incentives in eliminating hypothetical bias: Evidence from a choice-based conjoint experiment for beef products in Iringa and Mbeya regions in Tanzania

Nandonde, S. W.; Msuya, E. E.; Mtenga, L. A.; Kilima, F. T.; Alphonce, R. (Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development, 2013)

Consumer responses were observed for a within-sample comparison of preference and willingness-to-pay (WTP) estimates for tenderness, leanness, freshness and hygiene for beef products from finished cattle and non-finished ...
The impact of agricultural research on poverty and income distribution: A case study of selected on-farm research projects at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania

Kilima, F. T. M.; Tarimo, A. J. P.; Johnsen, F. H.; Nchimbi-Msolla, S.; Mbaga, S.; Sesabo, J.; Abdallah, J. M.; Iranga, G. (Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013)

Improved technologies induce productivity growth that generates pro-poor improvement processes. However, improving welfare and equity is a difficult task. This study investigated whether interventions in agriculture benefit ...
Value chain of indigenous cattle and beef products in Mwanza region, Tanzania: market access, linkages and opportunities for upgrading

Kadigi, Reuben M. J.; Kadigi, Ibrahim L.; Laswai, Germana. H; Kashaigili, Japhet J. (Academia Publishing, 2013)

The potentials of the traditional beef cattle sector in Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) have only been utilized marginally. The sector still suffers from limited access and linkages to premium markets, lack of entrepreneurial ...
Diagnostic study on performance of participatory farmer groups (PFGS) model for banana – coffee cropping system in the DASIP supported areas

Kadigi, Reuben M. J. (District Agricultural Sector Investment Project (DASIP), 2013)

Agriculture occupies a very important role in the lives of Tanzanians as well the national economy. It employs about 75 percent of the population and it accounts for 95 percent of the food consumed in the country (Ministry ...
Agricultural production risks, coping mechanisms and potential for crop insurance in Tanzania

Akyoo, A. M.; Temu, A. E.; Hella, J. P. (2013 Time Journals, 2013)

Pessimism surrounding feasibility and viability of crop insurance schemes especially to developing country economies has since been a global phenomenon. However, pragmatic evidence is turning the clock around as more ...
Soda ash mining in lake Natron: a reap or ruin for Tanzania?

Kadigi, Reuben M. J.; Mwathe, Ken; Dutton, Adam; Kashaigili, Japhet; Kilima, Freddy (Sciknow, 2014)

The XI/22 decisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) at its eleventh Conference of Parties invite parties to integrate the three objectives of the CBD into sustainable development and poverty eradication ...
Factors influencing the consumption of pulses in rural and urban areas of Tanzania

Mfikwa, A. E.; Kilima, F. T. M. (2014)

Pulses are important/sole sources of some dietary protein and energy, especially for the vegetarian population and poor people who are less able to afford the cost of other sources of protein. Despite its nutritional and ...
Policy imperatives for control of market exchange failure in the cashew nut industry

Akyoo, A.; Mpenda, Z. (NAF-IRN, 2014)

This study examined the root causes of incessant market failure problem facing Tanzanian cashew nut industry. The overarching hypothesis was that the industry challenges are both structural and institutional. Competition ...
Technology transfer and farm-based renewable energy sources: the potential of biogas technology for rural development in Tanzania

Kileo, J. O.; Akyoo, A. M. (Sassi Maria ed. Pavia -IT, 2014)

This case describes the potential of the biogas technology as alternative bio- fuel energy in the development of rural Tanzania. The case emanate from the study carried out to biogas users in 28 districts of ten 10 regions ...
Field assessment of rapid market estimation techniques: a case study of dairy value chains in Tanzania

Coles, C. F.; Kilima, F. T.; Mvena, Z. S.; Ngetti, M.; Akyoo, A.; Nombo, C. (African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, 2015)

Three rapid market estimation techniques were used to quantify the informal milk market in two Tanzanian municipalities, namely Iringa and Tanga, with reference to producer-based estimates, retailer-based estimates and ...
Challenges of value chain development: experiences from milk production and marketing in Iringa municipality and Tanga city

Kilima, F. T. M; Mvena, Z. S. K.; Ngetti, M.; Coles, C. F.; Akyoo, A. M.; Nombo, C. (2015-06)

The project focused on milk value chains in Iringa Municipality and Tanga City with a view to draw specific impacts of urban dairy farming on income and poverty levels. These towns represent two distinct milk collection ...
Comparative economic analysis of beekeeping using traditional and improved beehives in the Miombo woodlands of Tabora and Katavi regions, Tanzania

Kuboja, N. M.; Isinika, A. C.; Kilima, F. T. M. (Huria Journal, 2016)

The study was carried out in Tabora and Katavi regions in the miombo woodlands of Tanzania. The overall objective of the study was to undertake a comparative economic analysis of beekeeping using improved or traditional ...
The efficiency of robusta coffee marketing channels in Karagwe District, Tanzania

Gilbert, J. N.; Akyoo, A. M. (2013 Time Journals, 2016)

T he study assesses ed the marketing efficiency of Robusta coffee under different supply channels in Karagwe district of Tanzania. C ross sectional research design as well as purposive, simple random and snow ball sampling ...
Factors influencing choice decision for marketing channels by coffee farmers in Karagwe District, Tanzania

Ntimbaa, G. J.; Akyoob, A. M. (Global Institute for Research & Education, 2017)

Marketing channel choice is among the most complex and challenging decisions facing farmers. This study therefore assessed the factors influencing choice decision of marketing channels by coffee farmers in Karagwe District ...
Nutrient Adequacy of Foods Consumed among Adult Population Residing in Urban Parts of Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania

Majili, Z. S.; Pacific, R.; Bundala, N. (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, 2017)

may result to poor nutritional status. However, determining the level of nutrient intakes may be used to establish nutritional adequacy of the diet consumed. Therefore, this study aimed at assessing nutrient adequacy of ...
Analysis of marketing performance of the dairy value chain in Tanga city, Tanzania

Ibrahim, A. W.; Akyoo, A. M.; Kanuya, N. L. (AJOL, 2018)

This study was conducted in Tanga city with the general purpose of analyzing market performance of dairy value chain and specifically to quantify and assess production costs of raw milk and to characterize the market ...
Awareness and compliance with feed quality standards: the case of chicken feeds in Tanzania

Longo, J. A.; Akyoo, A. M.; Sørensen, O. J. (Emerald, 2019)

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of awareness of and compliance with chicken feed standards among chicken farmers in Tanzania. Design/methodology/approach – A total of 107 respondents in ...
Implication of quality uncertainty on market exchange: The case of seed industry in Kilolo district, Tanzania. [version 1; peer review: awaiting peer review]

Saadan, A. E.; Akyoo, A. M. (Emerald, 2020)

An increasing demand of agricultural intensification and value addition necessitates the use of improved inputs such as improved seed. Smallholder farmers contribute about 70 % of agricultural production in Tanzania. ...

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