Implementation of agricultural technology transfer and development in Tanzania: the experience of ADP MboziThis paper describes the implementation of agricultural technology transfer in the Agricultural Development Programme, Mbozi (ADP-Mbozi) in Tanzania. The first section of the paper gives a brief historical overview, as well as information on the project area. The project's overall aim is also mentioned. The second sec...
Van Toor, Maria H.; Agriculture agricultural technology transfer Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO Agricultural Technology Agricultural research Mbozi; Agriculture agricultural technology transfer Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO Agricultural Technology Agricultural research Mbozi
Low external input agricultural extension in Iringa region: a case studyThis paper is a brief summary of the activities of CONCERN in Iringa Region. It focuses particularly on CONCERN's experiences with the transfer of technology to smallholder farmers on two extension projects in Ismani Division, Iringa Rural District and Malangali Division, Mufindi District. Recommendations are made for...
Thomas, J.A; Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agricultural research Agriculture development Agricultural Technology CONCERN; Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agricultural research Agriculture development Agricultural Technology CONCERN
Pasture research at Uyole over the last twenty yearsPasture research at Uyole over the last twenty years is reviewed. Work on natural pastures was designed to find ways of increasing yield through fertilizer use, cutting management and oversowing. The pastures showed high response to applied nitrogen and best levels appeared to be 100 kg N year4. At least some 40 kg P...
Mukurasi, N.J|Myoya, T.J; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Pasture research Mbeya; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Pasture research Mbeya
Performance of large scale and smallholder cattle in the Southern highlands of TanzaniaDairy records from both large scale and smallholder farms were analysed to evaluate the performance of improved cattle in the Southern Highlands. In addition, the growth performance and dipping frequency of traditional cattle were monitored at Uyole Agricultural Centre (UAC).
Murro, J.K|Kifaro, G.C; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agricultural research; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agricultural research
Pig and poultry production in Tanzania with special reference to the Southern highlandsThe paper reviews past research on the evaluation of the most important pig and poultry feeds in Tanzania. It provides an overview of the relative importance of the poultry and pig industries compared with ruminant livestock. Research areas, which need more attention in future, are highlighted and the importance of ad...
Mwakilembe, P.A.A|Mbwile, R.P|Lekule, F.P; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Pig production Poultry production; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Pig production Poultry production
Progress on potato improvement in the Southern highlands of TanzaniaAbout 90% of Tanzania's total potato crop is produced in the Southern Highlands. Potatoes are gaining in importance both, as a cash and food crop, at village level as well as in urban area. There has been an expansion in the area of potatoes and an increase in the number of farmers growing the crop. However, the yield...
Mayona, C.M|Mwambene, OF; Southern Highlands Agricultural research Agricultural training Agricultural Technology Agriculture Uyole Agricultural Centre Tanzania; Southern Highlands Agricultural research Agricultural training Agricultural Technology Agriculture Uyole Agricultural Centre Tanzania
Songea agro-forestry and soil conservation project: an overviewSongea Agroforestry and Soil Conservation Project is a component of the ASSP/Food Security programme and began in July 1991. Today the project is operating in 33 villages in the four Division of Madaba, Mputa, Mahukurn and Ruvama, covering two-thirds of the total district area. The long term objective of the project i...
Mbilinyi, F.; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Tanzania Farm enterprise Songea Southern Highlands Agricultrual research Uyole Agricultural Centre; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Tanzania Farm enterprise Songea Southern Highlands Agricultrual research Uyole Agricultural Centre
Techniques and implements for weeding with draft animals in TanzaniaKayumbo, A.K; Weeding ATNESA Animal traction Agriculture Tanzania; Weeding ATNESA Animal traction Agriculture Tanzania
The contribution of research and training to agricultural development in TanzaniaKauzeni, A.S; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agriculture development Uyole Agricultural Centre; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agriculture development Uyole Agricultural Centre
The contribution of Uyole agricultural centre to agriculutural development in the southern highlands of TanzaniaThe Uyole Agricultural Research and Training Institute otherwise known as Uyole Agricultural Centre (UAC), was established in 1972. This paper describes the historical background to UAC’s establishment and examines some if its achievements over the years since then.
Biria, D.J|Liwenga, J.M; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agriculutural Development; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Agriculutural Development
The land use systems of the southern highlands of TanzaniaAn assessment of the land use systems of the Southern Highlands is presented together with basic information about the physical environment.: the geology, topography, soils and climate, which together affect the land suitability for various crops. This information has been used to produce a description of the agro-eco...
Kamasho, J.A|Msaki, S.P; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Uyole Agricultural Centre Land Use; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Uyole Agricultural Centre Land Use
The natural forests and environmental conservation in the southern highlands of TanzaniaAll over the world, the importance of natural forests to people and to all living organisms is increasingly being recognized. Among one of their most important roles is the contribution of forests to environmental conservation. The natural forests of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania play a significant part in the co...
Munishi, P.K.T|Temu, R.P.C; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Environment Natural forests Agricultrual research Uyole Agricultural Centre; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Environment Natural forests Agricultrual research Uyole Agricultural Centre
The role of farmyard manure in sustainable agricultureSurvey results suggest that the most important factor limiting agricultural production in Iringa District is decreasing soil fertility. Recently, there has been an increased interest in the use of organic materials as a source of nutrients for crop production because of the increasing cost of chemical fertilizers. Thi...
Kiango, W.; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise
The Southern highlands maize improvement programme: achievements and strategies for future researchMaize (Zea mays L.) is the most important staple food crop in Tanzania. Production has increased substantially over the last 20 years as a result of an expansion in acreage as well as the adoption of improved production technology. In the Southern Highlands, research activities carried out at Uyole Agricultural Centre...
Lyimo, N.G|Temu, A.E.M; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Uyole Agricultural Centre Agricultrual research Maize; Agriculture Southern Highlands Farming Agriculture & Livestock Tanzania Farm enterprise Uyole Agricultural Centre Agricultrual research Maize
The use of organic and geological materials for soil fertility mainenance in the Southern highlands of TanzaniaOver 40% of smallholder farmers use organic materials for soil improvement but currently only very broad, imprecise advice is available to guide them. Large yield responses have been observed when organic manures have been applied, and the application of organic manure has increased the response to inorganic fertilize...
Kamasho, J.A|Mayona, C.M|Rees, DJ; Agriculture Agriculture development Agriculture & Livestock Agro-Forestry Sector Agroforestry Southern Highlands Tanzania Agricultural research and training; Agriculture Agriculture development Agriculture & Livestock Agro-Forestry Sector Agroforestry Southern Highlands Tanzania Agricultural research and training
