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A note on growth rates of local goats and their crosses with Norwegian goats at village level in Tanzania

Safari, John G.; Mushit, D. E; Mtenga, L. A; Eik, L. 0; Kifarot, G.C; Muhikambelel, V. R. M; Ndemanisho, E. E; Machang'u, Maeda; Kassuku, A. A; Kimbita, E. N; UIvund, M. H (Livestock Research for Rural Development ·, 2005)

Abstract Growth peliormance of small East African goats (SEA) and crosses between Norwegian x SEA was studied in three villages namely, Mandamazingara, Msingisi and Langali representing humid, semi-arid and tropical highlands ...
The capacity of on-farm research in reducing poverty: Experiences from twenty seven projects in Tanzania

Mbaga, S.; Johnsen, F. H.; Msolla, Nchimbi S.; Sesabo, J.; Iranga, G.; Abdallah, J.M.; Tarimo, A. J.; Kilima, F.T.M (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

Poverty can be categorized into income poverty and non-income poverty. At the small scale Farmers level income poverty results From low productivity of agricultural enterprises. hence low sales of products. On the other ...
Contribution of mobile phones to rural livelihoods and poverty reduction in Morogoro region, Tanzania

Sife, Alfred S,; Kiondo, Elizabeth; Lyimo-Macha, Joyce G. (2010)

This study examined the contribution of mobile phones to rural livelihoods and poverty reduction in Morogoro region, Tanzania. The study sample comprised of 310 households, 74 focus group participants and 22 key informants. ...
Contribution of mobile phones to rural livelihoods and poverty reduction in Morogoro region, Tanzania

Sife, Alfred S.; Kiondo, Elizabeth; Lyimo-Macha, Joyce G. (EJISDC, 2010)

This study examined the contribution of mobile phones to rural livelihoods and poverty reduction in Morogoro region, Tanzania. The study sample comprised of 310 households, 74 focus group participants and 22 key informants. ...
Adoption of improved agricultural technologies for Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) among farmers in Mbeya Rural district, Tanzania: A case of Ilungu ward

Namwata, B.M.L; Lwelamira, J.; Mzirai, O.B (Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2010)

This study was carried out in Ilungu ward Mbeya Rural district, Tanzania to assess adoption of improved agricultural technologies for Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) among farmers. Specific objectives were identification ...
Demographic dimensions and their implications on the incidence of street begging in urban areas of central Tanzania

Namwata, Baltazar M.L.; Mgabo, Maseke R; Dimoso, Provident (Global journals inc, 2011)

The population of beggars on our streets and public spaces is growing exponentially in many urban areas of Tanzania. Today, their presence in the streets of urban areas of developing countries is recognized to be a ...
Agribusiness social enterprises for sustaining livelihoods in urban settlements in transition: Evidence from nursery gardens in rapidly urbanizing city in Tanzania.

Kazungu, Isaac; Magigi, Wakuru (2012)

Nurseries gardens in urban areas as agribusiness social enterprises have gained a significant popularity for their contribution towards economic growth, employment creation, households’ income generation, urban ecosystem ...
Choice of Place for Childbirth: Prevalence and Determinants of Health Facility Delivery Among Women in Bahi District, Central Tanzania

Lwelamira, James; Safari, John G. (Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2012)

Maternal and child mortalities are among major health problems facing developing countries such as Tanzania. Most of these deaths can be avoided by utilization of maternity health care services by women, including seeking ...
Feelings of beggars on begging life and their survival livelihoods in urban areas of central Tanzania

Namwata, Baltazar M.L. (International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2012)

This paper is a result of the study conducted with the objective of examining street beggars and begging life in Dodoma and Singida Municipalities in Central Tanzania. The current paper examined the feelings of street ...
Categories of street beggars and factors influencing street begging in central Tanzania

Namwata, Baltazar M.L; Mgabo, Maseke R.; Dimoso, Provident (African Study Monographs, 2012)

This study examined categories of street beggars and factors influencing begging activities in Central Tanzania using Dodoma and Singida Municipalities as case studies. A cross-sectional research design was employed in ...
Technology adoption by sunflower farmers in northern Uganda

Towo, Nathaniel N. (Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS), 2013)

This study is on technology adoption by sunflower farmers in northern Uganda. The overall objective of the study was to assess the factors that affect adoption of sunflower technologies. Specifically, the study examined ...
Preliminary Evaluation of Slaughter Value and Carcass Composition of Indigenous Sheep and Goats from Traditional Production System in Tanzania

Shija, Dismas S.; Mtenga, Louis A.; Kimambo, Abiliza E.; Laswai, Germana H.; Mushi, Daniel E.; Mgheni, Dynes M.; Mwilawa, Angello J.; Shirima, Eligy J. M; Safari, John G. (Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2013)

The aim of the pilot study was to evaluate slaughter characteristics and carcass composition of indigenous long fat tailed sheep and Small East African goats purchased from the auction markets slaughtered at 1.5 to 2 yrs ...
Chemical Composition and Meat Quality Attributes of Indigenous Sheep and Goats from Traditional Production System in Tanzania

Shija, Dismas S.; Mtenga, Louis A.; Kimambo, Abiliza E.; Laswai, Germana H.; Mushi, Daniel E.; Mgheni, Dynes M.; Mwilawa, Angello J.; Shirima, Eligy J. M.; Safari, John G. (Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences, 2013)

The aim of the study was to compare chemical composition and quality attributes of meat between male long fat tailed sheep (n = 17) and Small East African goats (n = 17) existing in Tanzania. Animals of 1.5 to 2 yrs in age ...
Feeding practices and nutritional status of infants in Morogoro Municipality.

Safari, John G.; Kimambo, Stella C.; Lwelamira, James E (Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 2013)

Breast feeding practice especially exclusive breast feeding (EBF) is a major determinant of child growth and development. In Tanzania, most women breastfeed their infants for long periods, but many introduce alternative ...
Effect of concentrate supplementation levels on growth and slaughter characteristics of SEA and SEA × Norwegian goats under on-farm conditions.

Hozza, William A.; Kifaro, George C.; Safari, John G.; Mushi, Daniel E. (Springer Science, 2013)

A 2×3 factorial experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of goat genotypes and different concentrate levels on growth and slaughter characteristics of Small East African × Norwegian crossbred (SEA × N) and Small ...
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

Tarimo, A. J.; Johnsen, F. H.; Msolla, Nchimbi S.; Mbaga, S.; Sesabo, J.; Abdallah, J.M.; Iranga, G.; Kilima, F.T.M (2013)

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 ...
Coping and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change Impacts: The Case of Rural Community in Vuga Village-Lushoto District

Hizza, Ernest L. (Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS), 2013)
Communication strategy for the sustainable land management project in the highlands of mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Mwakilema, Nicodemus S.; Machimu, Gervas M.; Mkanda, Francis X. (International Knowledge Sharing Platform, 2014)

The Communication Strategy (CS) for the Sustainable Land Management (SLM) project essentially sets out the overall framework on how the SLM project communicates and engages with its audiences over the project implementation ...
Improving livelihoods through micro and small agribusiness enterprises: analysis of contributions, prospects and challenges of nursery gardens in arusha Tanzania

Kazungu, Isaac; Ndiege, Benson O.; Moshi, John; Mchopa, Alban D. (IISTE, 2014)

This paper centers on examining the role of nursery gardens as small-scale agribusiness enterprises in improving livelihoods in Arusha, Tanzania. It documents, challenges, prospects and contributions to the livelihoods of ...
Power rationing dilemma: a blow to small & medium enterprises (smes) performance in Moshi Municipality, Tanzania

Mchopa, Alban; Kazungu, Isaac; Moshi, John (Researchgate, 2014)

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) experience several challenges in their operations including power fluctuation and power rationing which in return lead to low production, poor provision of services and low incomes. Based ...

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