Browsing by Author "Tarimo, A. J. P."

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The capacity of on-farm research in reducing poverty: Experiences from twenty seven projects in Tanzania
(Tanzania J.Agric.Sc, 2008) Tarimo, A. J. P.; Johnsen, F. H.; Nchimbi-Msolla, S.; Mbaga, S.; Kilima, F. T. M.; Sesabo, J.; Abdallah, J. M.; Iranga, G.
Poverty can be categorized into income poverty and non-income poverty. At the smallscale Jarmers level income poverty results Jrom low productivity oj agricultural enterprises. hence low sales oj products. On the other hand. non income poverty encompasses a wide range oj live phenomena, including level oj education, poor survival strategies, poor nutritional status. lack oj clean and saJe drinking water, poor social wellbeing, vulnerability , etc. In 2000/01 about 62% oj households in Tanzania succumbed to income poverty. While the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) was silent on research as one oj the strategic approaches to reduce poverty in Tanzania, a study was conducted between 2001 and 2004 by Sokoine University oj Agriculture (SUA) in collaboration with the Agricultural Sector Lead Ministries (ASLMs) to evaluate the effectiveness oj onjarm research and development (R&D) approaches in bringing about poverty reduction amongst the smallholder Jarmers in the country. The study was based on 27 projects under Tanzania Agricultural Research Project Phase II (TARPII) managed by SUA (TARPII-SUA) conducted in the Eastern and Southern Highlands Zones oj country. By responding to a questionnaire. smallholder Jarmers evaluated technologies introduced through research. Results have shown that smallholder Jarmers' poverty could be signijkantly reduced by inb'oducing appropriate technologies. Thus. on average, participating Jarmers observed reductions in income poverty by the period oj this study. It is concluded that introduction oj technologies through onJarm research increases technology adoption and reduces income poverty.
Effect of Seedbed Type on Yield and Yield Components of Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Commercial Cultivars
(Asia Network for Scientific Information, 2006) Mulungu, Loth S; Tarimo, A. J. P.; Reuben, O.W.M.; Lema, D. N.; Makundi, Rhodes H.; Massawe, A. W.
Two experiments were conducted, one in 1997 during the long rain season (April-July) and another in 2004 during dry season (September - December) at Sokoine University of Agriculture plots, Morogoro, Tanzania to evaluate the effect of seedbed types on crop performance of beans of different growth types. Treatments were laid out in a split plot arrangement in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. In 1997, the main plots consisted of four common bean cultivars namely SUA 90, Canadian wonder, Kablanketi and Glory. Three seedbed types constituted the sub-plots namely ridge cultivation, flat cultivation and ngolo cultivation. In 2004, the main plots consisted of two bean cultivars namely SUA 90 and Kablanketi. Four seedbed types constituted the sub-plots viz., ridge cultivation, flat cultivation, ngolo cultivation and fipa mound seedbed. The data recorded included number of harvested plants m-2, number of branches plant-1, pods plant-1, pod length, seeds pod-1, grain yield plant-1, yield ha-1 and 100 seed weight. Results showed that bean cultivars differed in yield components and determinate cultivars showed consistently higher seed yield per plant while indeterminate showed consistely higher 100 seed weight. Ridge seedbed showed superiority on number of pods per plant, pod length and yield per plant only during dry season. However, flat seedbeds showed consistently good performance for many variables investigated. Increased grain yield in flat seedbeds, therefore, at both cropping seasons was reflected in increased production of pods per plant, longer pods and yield per plant. Therefore, flat seedbed type is recommended for bean production in the studied location.
Farmer forums for improved food security: Experiences from TARP II SUA Project
(Institute of Continuing Education, 2005-01) Lyimo-Macha, J. G.; Batamuzi, E. K.; Tarimo, A. J. P.; Malimbwi, R. E.
Farmer forums under the TARP II SUA, project in Tanzania have demonstrated fruitful partnership between farmers, researchers and extension agents in communicating and disseminating innovations and technologies to a wider audience. Five forums have been held in each of the zones implementing the project. Some of the themes covered under the five forums include: identification of problems faced by smallholder farmers, marketing problems for agricultural produce, local chicken: production and demand, technology adoption from farmers ' perception and conflicts between crop producers and livestock keepers. During these forums, participating stakeholders identified and prioritized key issues and problems, proposed solutions and agreed on respective stakeholders' responsibilities. This paper provides an overview on the conduct, perceptions, outputs and the challenge ahead regarding this approach for the development offarmers.
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
(2013) Kilima, F. T. M.; Tarimo, A. J. P.; Johnsen, F. H.; Nchimbi-Msolla, S.; Sesabo, J.; Abdallah, J.M.; Iranga, G.
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
(2013) Kilima, F. T. M.; Tarimo, A. J. P.; Johnsen, F. H.; Nchimbi-Msolla, S.; Mbaga, S.; Sesabo, J.; Abdallah, J.M.; Iranga, G.
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 farmers who are more capable to derive sufficient gains than others using data from on-farm research projects in Tanzania.Data were collected during baseline and impact assessment studies using questionnaires. The distributions of income were assessed using coefficients of variation, Gini coefficients and Theil’s Tstatistic. Results show that the projects contributed to increase farm income through enhanced productivity and sales of products and these gains were equitably shared. To encourage adoption and sustainability of these interventions it is important to sensitize Local Government Authorities and Agricultural Sector Lead Ministries on these technologies to allow incorporation of research findings in development plans. Involvement of extension staff in research and demonstrations through farmers’ shows should also be encouraged to increase adoption.
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
(Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013) Kilima, F. T. M.; Tarimo, A. J. P.; Johnsen, F. H.; Nchimbi-Msolla, S.; Mbaga, S.; Sesabo, J.; Abdallah, J. M.; Iranga, G.
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 farmers who are more capable to derive sufficient gains than others using data from on-farm research projects in Tanzania.Data were collected during baseline and impact assessment studies using questionnaires. The distributions of income were assessed using coefficients of variation, Gini coefficients and Theil’s Tstatistic. Results show that the projects contributed to increase farm income through enhanced productivity and sales of products and these gains were equitably shared. To encourage adoption and sustainability of these interventions it is important to sensitize Local Government Authorities and Agricultural Sector Lead Ministries on these technologies to allow incorporation of research findings in development plans. Involvement of extension staff in research and demonstrations through farmers’ shows should also be encouraged to increase adoption.