Browsing by Author "Mutabazi, K."

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Factors influencing intensity of adoption of integrated water management innovations in the semi-arid areas of north-eastern, Tanzania
(2014-11-30) Masuki, K.; Mutabazi, K.; Mattee, A.; Tumbo, S.; Rwehumbiza, F.; Mowo, J.
The semi-arid areas of north-eastern Tanzania are faced by regular incidences of intra-seasonal dry spells which pose negatively impact on crop yields. The situation has forced farmers to practice different types of innovations including in situ capture and management of rainwater. collection, concentration, diversion and/or storage of run-off to mitigate the problems. This paper examines the main l'actors influencing intensity of adoption of water management innovations. The study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey in Makanya watershed. involving 234 farmers. Censored Tobit model was used to estimate the coefficients of intensity of adoption of the innovations. Intensity of adoption of the innovations was found to be between two and four. Most households (78.3%) had at least two innovations per plot, such as diversion canals. borders basin (sunken beds) and large planting pits. complimented with use of farm-yard manure, deep tillage. mulching and cover crops. The adoption intensity was higher in the uplands, with more than 56.7% of farmers having tour or more innovations in their farms compared to 30.8% and 41.7% in the lowlands and midlands, respectively. Group networking. years spent in formal education, respondent's age and agricultural information pathways were found to be the major factors influencing the adoption intensity at farm-level. Considering these factors in the scaling out of the innovations is expected to improve their adoption and thus intensify management of water resources in semi-arid watersheds with similar settings like Makanya. This is critical for an effective promotion of best practices of integrated water management systems at landscape level.
Kilombero cluster development framework (KCDF) In-depth value chain analysis
(FORCONSULT & BACAS CONSORTIUM- Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, 2023-07) Munishi, P. K. T.; Kashaigili, J. J.; Abdallah, J.; Kadigi, R. M. J.; Mutabazi, K.; Hieronimo, P.; Chunga, C.
The report presents an in-depth analysis of prioritized value chains with the Kilombero Cluster. The analysis maps the core functions of the value chain the key value chain actors, business service providers and supportive stakeholders for value chains development. An in-depth analysis of the value chains overlays key performance measures including volume of transactions, costs and revenue. The analysis establishes trends and development futures of the value chains in terms of demand shaped by mega-trends such as population, income, urbanization and climate change. The report presents the dynamics of the value chains, investment opportunities, and green growth opportunities and constraints. It further explores policy and planning spaces available and reforms for addressing the critical value constraints.
Preferences and consumption of pigeon peas among rural households as determinants for developing diversified products for sustainable health
(Sustainability, 2020) Majili, Z. S.; Nyaruhucha, C.; Kulwa, K.; Mutabazi, K.; Rybak, C.; Sieber, S.
Pigeon peas are legumes with a high nutritional value. Existing studies of pigeon peas in Tanzania mainly examine production and marketing, but little has been documented with respect to consumer preferences and the consumption of pigeon peas. This study assesses the preferences surrounding pigeon peas and their consumption as bases for the development of diversified and shelf-stable products for nutrition and income improvement. This study comprised 303 randomly selected farming households. Furthermore, 60 farmers participated in six focus group discussions in the Lindi region. A structured questionnaire and a checklist with guided questions were provided for data collection. The analysis uses SPSS (V.21), with di erences between groups established using Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney tests. The associations were tested using Spearman’s at p < 0.05. The mean pigeon peas consumption during the harvesting and lean seasons was 80 g/person/day and 18 g/person/day, respectively. The frequency of consumption was higher during the harvesting season (92%) than the lean (29%) season. The majority of farmers (91%) preferred to consume the local variety, with 84% of them consuming pigeon peas as stew. Five pigeon pea recipes exist in the area. The farmers identified availability, taste, source of income, and familiarity as the factors determining pigeon pea consumption and preferences. With limited recipes and other barriers limiting consumption, the creation of innovative ideas for the development of diversified and shelf-stable products fitting their consumption preferences is needed.