• Influence of vegetation communities on small mammal abundance and diversity in an agro-ecosystem in Isimani division, Iringa Region, Tanzania 

  Lyamuya, J. V. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Vegetation communities are home for a number of animals including small mammals, hence any change in vegetation communities will influence their abundance and spatial distribution. This study aimed at investigating the ...
• Land use/land cover dynamics and their impact on pastoralism: a case study of Melela ward, Mvomero district, Morogoro Tanzania 

  Kwayu, R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Studies which have been conducted so far have focused on the processes of land use/land cover changes in different areas at regional and global levels. Not much has been done to quantify the factors that influence land ...
• Impacts of land use changes on water balance in the Ruvu river sub-basin: the case on Mvuha river sub-catchment 

  Masaro, S. D. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  This study was carried out to assess spatial and temporal land use changes that have occurred over a period of 40 years in Mvuha River sub-catchment and its impacts to the water balance. The specific objectives of this ...
• Effect of irrigation regimes on yield and quality of grapes (Vitis vinifera L. cv. ‘Makutupora red’) in Dodoma, Tanzania 

  Njovu, A. M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  A growing viticulture industry in Dodoma, Tanzania has sparked a need to establish best management in irrigation practices for the improvement of quality of vine grapes and wine. Drip irrigation is important in vines ...
• Genetic improvement of rice (Oryza Sativa L.) varieties for tolerance to phosphorus deficient soils in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Bilaro, A. L. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

  This work was undertaken in order to improve the performance of some selected rice varieties that are susceptible to phosphorus (P) deficiency through the introgression of P deficiency tolerant genes. This involved ...
• Evaluation of normalized difference vegetation index of common vegetation habitats for monitoring rodent population and outbreaks in Isimani, Tanzania 

  Chidodo, D. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2017)

  Rodent pest outbreaks are major concern for agriculture in Africa and Tanzania in particular, especially in drier areas such as arid and semi-arid agro ecosystems. This is due to the fact that, ...
• Evaluation of the performance of system of rice intensification (SRI) in Bumbwisudi rice irrigation scheme, Zanzibar 

  Ali, Rubea Mohamed (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

  Declining water resources, low rice yields and a widening gap between current rice demand and production in Zanzibar necessitates a change from the current rice production system to a more efficient system of production ...
• Assessment of annual utilization rates of farm tractors in Mbarali district, Tanzania 

  Lwesha, Emmanuel Mjobege (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  The study was conducted in Mbarali District of Mbeya Region with the objective of assessing the average annual utilization rates of farm tractors for both on-farm and off- farm activities during the cropping season of ...
• Evaluation of the performance of system of rice intensification (SRI) in Bumbwisudi rice irrigation scheme, Zanzibar 

  Ali, R. M. (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

  Declining water resources, low rice yields and a widening gap between current rice demand and production in Zanzibar necessitates a change from the current rice production system to a more efficient system of production ...
• Hillside ditches performance in controlling soil erosion in banana-maize farming system in Kiroka Village, Morogogo, Tanzania 

  Mkoba, Helena Mathew (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

  Soil erosion by water is a growing problem in Tanzania particularly in mountainous areas. The control of soil erosion is one of the most significant issues, which results in improving crop production as well as smallholders ...
• Insights into land use/cover and human activities pattern for explanation of plague infection risks in western Usambara mountains, Tanzania 

  Hieronimo, Proches (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

  Land cover, land use, and human activities pattern have been reported to be important determinants of vector borne diseases transmission including plague. Plague, still occurring in different parts of the world, has been ...
• Investigation of the potential of conservation tillage practices on soil erosion control on the slopes of the Uluguru mountain ranges 

  Komba, Silvester Cosmas Fulgence (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2015)

  This study was conducted in Kolero village in the Uluguru Mountain ranges to investigate the potential of conservation tillage on soil erosion control on steep slopes. Randomized complete block design was employed, zero ...
• Development of a diffusion model for agro-technologies innovation for research and development organisations in Tanzania 

  Sanga, Fredrick Michael (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  Research and development (R&D) organisations in Tanzania use old systematic design models that focus on the mere agro-technologies prototypes development, instead of innovation of agro-technology for diffusion. A serious ...
• Influence of human activities on the degradation of Montane forests in Magamba nature reserve, Lushoto District, Tanzania 

  Mwabumba, Mohamed Fadhili (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  A study was conducted in Magamba Nature Reserve (MNR), Tanzania to determine the influence of human activities on the degradation of Montane forest in order to generate information for guiding forest conservation and ...
• Land cover change of Coastal Marine Ecosystems: A case study of Zanzibar 

  Senga, Hidaya Omar (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

  Over the past three decades, coastal marine ecosystems of Tanzania have experienced a notable decline in the state of their environment through loss of natural habitats and biodiversity. Much of this change is attributable ...
• Development of a computer-based decision support tool for selection of optimum tractor-plough system for upland farming in Tanzania: a case of Mvomero district 

  Mwasandube, Amon Cornel (2015)

  In Tanzania, farmers like others elsewhere, have to make informed choices of optimum and cost effective farm machinery. The level, appropriate choice and subsequent proper use of farm machinery has a direct and significant ...
• The impact of dairy production on rural livelihoods in Hai district, Tanzania 

  Machange, Elia Nicodemus (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2010)

  This study was conducted in Hai District, Kilimanjaro Region in order to determine the impact of milk production on rural livelihood. Specifically the study aimed to (i) determine levels of milk production among small ...
• Development of power tiller operated rice combine harvester for smallholder farmers in Tanzania 

  Mwinama, Godfrey (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

  This study was conducted to develop a Power Tiller Operated Rice Combine Harvester (PORCH) for small holder farmers in Tanzania. PORCH can be attached to a power tiller during harvesting operation and detached to give the ...
• The effect of bushfires on abundance and diversity of mammals in miombo woodlands under different forest tenure, Kilombero district Tanzania 

  Matimbwi, Lukelo (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2013)

  Miombo woodlands are the largest savanna in the world and dominate southern Africa. They support the livelihoods of over 100 million people and are strongly influenced by anthropogenic fires. This study was conducted with ...
• Hand transmitted mechanical vibrations and shocks to operators of single-axle tractor during field operations 

  Hassan, Ali Shaib (2013)

  This study was conducted using both field experiments and structured questionnaires to investigate the influence of hand transmitted mechanical vibrations and shocks experienced by operators from handles of a single-axle ...

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