The contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation in Maswa district, Shinyanga region

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dc.contributor.authorShilabu, Masanja Deogratias Thomas
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-31T05:42:10Z
dc.date.available2026-01-31T05:42:10Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.descriptionDissertation
dc.description.abstractThe present study was conducted in Maswa District, Shinyanga Region during September to December 2006 with objective of evaluating the contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation. The method involved all the three divisions in the district with two wards per each division, two villages per each ward and ten households from each village randomly selected. Three NGOs, ten farmer groups and ten businessmen were also involved. Data collection was done through reconnaissance survey, questionnaire administration and field survey. Results indicated that 34%, 28%, 15%, 14% and 6% ot household food supply in the district actually come from agroforestry, agriculture, livestock. business and employment respectively, although apparently expressed dependence of 98%, 30%, 23% and 13% for agriculture, employment, livestock and agrofol cstry respectively. The results also indicated that only 31% and 30% of agrofor istry and non-agroforestry households were food secure. Of the household income 38%, 24%, 18%. 13%, 3%, 2% and 2% actually come from employment. agrofoiestry, business and agriculture respectively, though expressed dependence of 46%, 22%, 18% and 86% for employment, agro forestry, business and agriculture respectively. Of the agroforestry systems, three technologies of mixed intercropping, integrated tree-pasture (ngitili) and tree-bee interaction were undertaken with the integrated tree-pasture technology being the most widely adopted. Land scarcity, component competition and lack of knowledge indicated to be the main factors that affected agro forestry adoption and contribution to household food security and income. Reinforcement of available local institutions. knowledge provision on component arrangement and market availability lor agro forestry products appeared as the main interventions required to improve agroforestry technologies performance. Based on results and discussion, it has been recommended that, indigenous knowledge be emphasized for protecting trees, need to have clear land tenure, extension staffs recruitment and rain water harvesting on Ngitili be given attention to ensure water and pastures availability.
dc.description.sponsorshipHigher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB)
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/20.500.14820/7268
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSokoine University of Agriculture
dc.subjectAgroforestry
dc.subjectFood Security
dc.subjectMaswa district
dc.subjectHousehold food supply
dc.titleThe contribution of agroforestry to household food security and income generation in Maswa district, Shinyanga region
dc.typeThesis

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