Abstract:
Agriculture is an important sector in the economy of any country as it provides food and
essential raw materials. Despite the fact that the use of improved seed is considered
important to raise farmer's income, still it is not well known to what extent improved seed
contributes to famers' household wellbeing in the study area. Therefore, this study aimed
at assessing how the improved vegetable seed contribute to farmers' household wellbeing
in East West Seed users in Moshi Municipality. Data were gathered through a survey and
documentary review. Descriptive statistics and multiple response were applied to analyse
data. A sample of 124 respondents was used, to estimate sample size using Yamane
formula. The study found that farmers using improved vegetable seed, their well-being
changed as the income increase, medical affordability, quality education, clothing
affordability, housing affordability and food security. Furthermore, analysis of the
influence use of the improved vegetable seeds revealed that marketability, operational cost,
quality of produce, high productivity, previous purchase and early maturity as key factors.
On case of non-financial gains, the findings were socialisation, networking, access to
technology and specialised skills. The study concluded that the improved vegetable seed
contribute to farmer's household well-being in the study area. Basing on finding the study
recommend the use of improved vegetable seeds as it increase the production and
productivity as an element of income generation in the community.
